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level: Special Terms

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level questions: Special Terms

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Epidermisoutermost layer of skin
Dermistrue layer of skin
Subcutaneous tissuedeep, fatty layer of the skin
Ciliathin, tiny hairs; lining of respiratory tract
Tactile hairsLong, brittle hairs on the face that are very sensitive
Collagenstructural protein found in the dermis of the skin
EpitheliumLayer of cells that covers the outer and inner body surfaces
Hair folliclesac in the dermis in which hair grows
Integumentary systemthe skin, hair, nails, and lands, collectively
Keratinhard protein found in the hair, claws, horns, antlers, and epidermis
Melaninpigment that give skin its color
Melanocytescells in the epidermis that produce melanin
Sebaceous glandsoil-secreting gland of the dermis that's associated with the hair follicles
Sebumoily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Ungulateshooved animals
Abrasionwound caused by scraping of the skin or mucous membranes
Abscesslocalized collection of pus
Acnecollection of comedones, or blackheads, caused by plugged sebaceous glands
Albino/Albinismcongenital absence of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes
Alopeciaabsence of hair in areas where it normally grows
Atopyallergic dermatitis
Biopsyremoval of tissue for microscopic examination
Bullablister
Carcinomamalignant tumor arising from epithelial tissue
Cauterizationdestruction of tissue using heat, chemicals, or electrical current
Comedoblackheads
Contusiona bruise; injury to tissue w/o breaking the skin
Cryosurgeryuse of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
Cultureprocedure used to grow microbes in certain types of media
Cystthick-walled sac containing fluid or semisolid material
Debridementremoval of contaminated tissue or foreign material to expose healthy tissue
Decubitus ulcersbedsores; pressure sores caused by lying in one position over an extended period of time
Deglovinginjury in which the skin is separated from its underlying structures
Dehiscenceseparation of all layers of a surgical wound; splitting open
Ecchymosisbluish-black mark on the skin
Erythemawidespread redness on the skin; caused by congestion of the capillary bed due to skin injury or infection
Eczemageneralized term for any superficial inflammation characterized by erythema , pruritus, and oozing blisters which form scabs
Epidermolysisloosening of the epidermis leading to the formation of large blisters
Fistulaabnormal tube-like passageway that can occur anywhere on the body
Gangrenedeath of body tissue associated with loss of blood supply
Granulomamass of granulation tissue due to a chronic inflammatory process
Hidrosissweating
Lacerationwound caused by tearing
MelanomaMalignant tumor of the skin
Metastasisto spread beyond control
Nodulea small, rounded mass
Onycholysisseparation of the nail or claw from the nail bed
Pallorpaleness of the skin or mucous membranes
Papilomabenign epithelial growth found on the skin or mucous membranes; skin tag
Papulesmall, solid, elevated skin lesion less than a centimeter in diameter
Paronychiainflammation of the tissue surrounding the nails or claws
Petechiasmall, pinpoint hemorrhages
Piloerectioncondition in which the hair stands straight up
Polypmushroom-like growth protruding from the mucous membranes
Pruritusitching
Purulentcontaining pus
Puscollection of white blood cells, usually neutrophils and debris with fluid
Pustulepus-filled lesion on the skin
Scarmark left on the skin after healing
Sebaceous Cystbenign cyst containing sebum
Seborrheaexcessive production of sebum
Trichobezoarhairball
Ulcererosion of the skin or mucous membranes
Urticariared, raised patches on the skin commonly called hives
Verrucawart; skin growth caused by a virus
What color coat is this?blue
What coat color is this?brindle
What coat color is this?dappled
What coat color is this?Blue harlequin
What coat color is this?hound
What coat type is this?long haired
What coat color is this?blue merle
What coat color is this?party
What coat color is this?sable and white
What coat color is this?salt and pepper
What coat color is this?tri-colored
What coat type is this?wire haired
What coat color is this?calico
What coat color is this?lilac color point
What coat color is this?brown tabby
What coat color is this?tortoiseshell
What coat color is this?tuxedo
What coat color is this?red merle
What coat color is this?orange tabby
What coat color is this?flame color point
What coat is this?seal color point