Anatomy and Physiology Histology Vocabulary

thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

Occurring mainly after burns or radiation injury 

a way to determine actual cause of death by examining the body, organs and tissues

simplest type of healing
when wound is bond together by sutures, staples or other means to close surgical incisions 

wound edges remain separated, the manner in which unattended wounds heal

healing is slower, larger scars

any injury, wound or infection that affect tissues

genetic disease resulting in abnormalities of connective tissue

signs: loose jointedness, long limbs, spiderlike finger and toes

Inherited condition that causes defective collagen production 

collection of tissue fluid, bacteria, dead and dying tissue cells

malignant tumor

nutritional deficiency caused by lack of vitamin C 

Signs: blood vessel disruption, weakness of scar tissue, loosing teeth

innovated healing process for open skin wounds and skin ulcers