Integumentary System- Diagnostic, symptomatic terms Crossword
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1) type of corticosteroid2) minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin3) thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)4) type of antihistamine5) inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads7) fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ring worm8) bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture9) surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site11) topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions12) use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue15) block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes16) alters the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death17) decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system's inflammatory response to tissue damage19) infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs or headgear21) skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as good, pollen, and animal fur), usually on the forearm, and observing for a subsequent reaction22) transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual23) type of antihistamine24) transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person; also called homograft25) chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by think, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis29) rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis32) chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, pustules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly, itching35) localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteristically staphylococcal infections) |
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6) removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents10) infection of the skin caused by fungi13) epidermal growth caused by a virus also known as warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts14) transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human also called heterograft18) type of topical anesthetics20) skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction21) intense itching26) diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue27) unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin28) skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin30) skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying i one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues usually in bedridden patients, also known as decubitus ulcer31) contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact33) allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheats or hives34) redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries36) any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it37) representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination38) damaged tissue following a severe burn39) inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness and itching caused by the release of histamine |
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