1114 Key Terms

a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sebaceous glands

small, soft, raised lesions that are flesh colored or pigmented (skin tags)

bright-red papules

removal of debris and necrotic tissue from a wound

one of several disorders referred to as eczema

inflammationof the skin where two surfaces touch (axillae, abdominal skin folds, andunderneath the breasts

topical drugs capable of dissolving keratin

pigmented spots on sun-exposed areas: commonly called "liver spots"

moles

a chronic autoimmune condition in which bullae (blisters) develop on the face,back, chest, groin and umbilicus

itching

appearance of bright-red lesions that may be covered with silvery scales

irregularities in the cornea or lens

the lens becomes cloudy so that it is no longer transparent

an inflammation of the conjunctiva cause by microorganisms, allergy or chemical irritants

agents that prevent accommodation

a condition in which the lower lid drops and turns outward

a condition in which the lower lid turns inward

Enucleation: removal of the eye

farsightedness

inflammation or infection, or both, of the cornea

agents that constrict the pupils

agents that dilate the pupils

nearsightedness

age-related farsightedness

light rays bending so that they focus on the retina

blind spots

measurement of pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye.

ear wax

a feeling of unsteadiness

the state of balance needed for walking, standing, and sitting

pain in the ear

ear

a drug can damage the eighth cranial nerve or the organs of hearing and balance

hearing loss associated with age

ringing in the ears

ear drum

the sensation that one's body or the room is spinning

dispense tiny droplets of water into the room

exposure to a substance that causes an allergic response

common cold

agent that reduces swelling, especially the mucous membranes of the nose

nose bleed

removal of the larynx

inflammation of the larynx

swollen masses of sinus or nasal mucosa and connective tissue that extend into the nasal passages.

hay fever

an inflammation of the sinuses, most often the maxillary and frontal sinuses

inflammation of the tonsils and other lymphatic tissue in the throat

distinct flat area with color different from surrounding tissue (freckle, petechiae, hypopigmentation)

any raised, solid lesion with clearly defined margins; <1 cm in diameter (mole, wart)

raised, fluid-filled cavity, <1 cm in diamter

raised, well-defined cavity that contains pus (acne, impetigo)

macule >1 cm (vitiligo)

combined papules that form a raised area >1 cm in diameter (psoriasis)

raised, solid lesion >1 cm in diameter; may be hard or soft and may extend deeper into dermis than papule (fibroma, xanthoma)

superficial irregular swelling caused by fluid accumulation (allergic response, insect bite)

firm or soft lesion that extends deep into the dermis; may be firm or soft (lipoma, hemangioma)

thin-walled fluid-filled chamerb >1 cm in diameter (blister)

thick, dried exudate remaining after vesicle rupture (impetigo, weeping eczematous dermatitis)

dry or greasy skin flakes (psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema)

distinct linear crack extending into dermis (cheilosis, tinea pedis)

shallow, superficial depression (impetigo, herpes zoster, or herpes simplex lesions after vesicles rupture)

depression deeper than erosion, may bleed (pressure ulcer, chancre)

abrasion caused by cratching (scratching with insect bites, scabies, dermatitis)

flat or raised, color darker than surrounding skin (mole)

fluid-filled cavity in dermis or subcutaneous tissue (sebaceous cyst)

used along with a culture to diagnose fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails by studying a skin specimen

used to diagnose viral skin infections

used to detect scabies (mites), eggs, or feces excreted by the mites.

uses a black light to assess for pigmentation changes and superficial skin infections in the vulva after a sexual assault.

used to identify allergens. Irritant applied to skin and examined for reaction.

the removal of tissue for microscopic examination

trained to diagnose types of hearing loss

carries out tests to determine whether a hearing aid will help and identigires the best kind of hearing aid

a physician who specializes in diseases of the ears and throat