Anatomy and Physiology /HOSA: Med Term Integumentary Part 7
HOSA: Med Term Integumentary Part 7
This deck covers key medical terminology related to the integumentary system, focusing on various procedures, treatments, and conditions.
define 2nd DEGREE/PARTIAL THICKNES
epidermal & dermal injury w/erythemia, blisters, & hyperesthesia
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define 2nd DEGREE/PARTIAL THICKNES
epidermal & dermal injury w/erythemia, blisters, & hyperesthesia
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describe 3rd DEGREE/DEEP THICKNESS
epidermis, dermis, & parts of hypodermis; severe; s/s: hyperesthesia, numbness, nerve damage
define BIOPSY
remove small piece of tissue for exam
define INCISIONAL BIOPSY i
remove piece
define EXCISIONAL BIOPSY
remove whole tumor/lesion + margins
define NEEDLE
remove tissue core
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define 2nd DEGREE/PARTIAL THICKNES | epidermal & dermal injury w/erythemia, blisters, & hyperesthesia |
describe 3rd DEGREE/DEEP THICKNESS | epidermis, dermis, & parts of hypodermis; severe; s/s: hyperesthesia, numbness, nerve damage |
define BIOPSY | remove small piece of tissue for exam |
define INCISIONAL BIOPSY i | remove piece |
define EXCISIONAL BIOPSY | remove whole tumor/lesion + margins |
define NEEDLE | remove tissue core |
define PUNCH BIOPSY | small, circular blade remove core |
define SCRATCH TEST | skin scratched w/lancets & substances to identify allergies including pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, & food chemicals |
define INTRADERMAL SKIN TEST | substances injected to test for allergic reactions |
define EXFOLIATIVE CYTOLOGY | cells scraped & examined under microscope |
aka: exfoliative cytology | skin scraping |
describe SUNSCREEN | SPF blocks UV B & may protect against UV A |
define SKIN GRAFTS | replace damaged tissue w/donor |
aka: skin graft | dermatoplasty |
define CAUTERIZATION | destruction of tissue via burning |
define CHEMABRASION | use chemicals to remove outer laers to treat acne scarring, fine wrinkles, & keratoses |
aka: chemabrasion | chemical peel |
define CRYOSURGERY | use liquid nitrogen to remove warts & tumors |
aka: cryosurgery | freezing |
define CURETTAGE | remove via scraping & can remove basal cell tumors |
describe DEBRIDEMENT | remove dirt/foreign/damage tissue/cellular debris from wound to prevent infection & promote healing |
define IRRIGATION & DEBRIDEMENT | pressurized fluid clean out wound debris |
describe INCISION & DRAINAGE | incision thru skin to drain fluid/abscess & is used for some lesions |
define DERMABRASION | abrasion using revolving wire brush/sandpaper to remove acne, chicken pox scars, or facial lines around mouth |
describe MOHS SURGERY | treat various skin cancer; layers removed & examined 1 at a time until clean margins |
describe ELECTRODESICCATION | done w/curettage; layers destroyed via electric spark & scraped to eliminate small superficial growths & seal vessels |
aka: electrodesiccation | electrodessication & curettage |
define LASER | tube filled w/solid/liquid/gas stimulated to emit light @ certain wavelength to treat port-wine stain, rhinophyma, some skin cancers, & remove tattoos |
what does LASER stand for | light amplification by stimulated radiation |
define PHOTOTHERAPY | natural/artificial light to treat vitiligo & ezcema |
purpose PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY | treat damaged & precancerous skin & cancer |
aka: photodynamic therapy | blue-light therapy |
define FLUOROURACIL | topical chemotherapy cream to treat basal cell carcinoma & actinic keratosis for 2-12 weeks |
define RETINOIDS | chemical compounds from vitamin A used in skin care & treatment |
describe TOPICAL STEROIDS | derivatives of natural corticosteroid hormones; should be used cautiously |
define BLEPHAROPLASTY | reduct lids by removing sagging skin to improve vision or put small amnt of fat from thigh/butt under eye for cosmetics |
define BOTOX | formulation of botulinum toxin used in small, sterile doses to block nerve signals for 2-4 months to treat migraines, overactive bladder, strabismus, muscle spasms, & frown lines |
describe COLLAGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY | soft-tissue augmentation to soften facial lines/scars or make lips fuller; lasting 3-12 months |
define LIPECTOMY | removal of fat beneath skin for cosmetics |
define LIPOSUCTION | removal of fat beneath skin w/suction |
aka: liposuction | suction-assisted lipectomy |
define RHYTIDECTOMY | remove excess skin & fat from face to eliminate wrinkles |
aka: whytidectomy | facelift |
sclerotherapy | inject saline sclerosing solution into vein to irritate tissue & cause veins to collapse & disappear to treat spider veins |