Integumentary System

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

Abrasión*

A damaged area of the skin caused by wearing away or scraping.

*Also correct: excoriación. Colloquially, rasponazo, rozadura o Key Word Parts: raspón.

Question 2

Abscess

Answer 2

Absceso

A collection of pus in any given area caused by bacteria, parasites or foreign material.

Question 3

Alopecia

Answer 3

Alopecia

Total or partial loss of hair on the body; also called baldness.

Question 4

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 4

Basalioma*

Skin cancer that starts in the cells that are designed to make new cells as old ones die off; occurs most often on sun-exposed areas of the skin.

*Also correct: carcinoma de células basales o carcinoma basocelular.

Question 5

Bedsores

Answer 5

Llagas por presión*

Injury or breakage of the skin caused by prolonged
pressure such as sitting or lying down for too long.

*Also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers. Other possible
translations: úlcera de decúbito, escara de decúbito.

Question 6

Boil

Answer 6

Forúnculo

Another term for furuncle, this is a dome-shaped lesion filled with pus due to an infected or inflamed hair follicle.

Question 7

Cauterize

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Cauterizar

To burn the skin at the site of a wound using a chemical caustic substance or heating instrument to stop the bleeding or prevent infection.

Question 8

Chicken pox

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Varicela

A contagious viral infection characterized by an itchy rash of red spots and blisters on the skin. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Question 9

Cold sore

Answer 9

Herpes labial*

An infection characterized by the formation of a cluster of tiny blisters on or around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. Also called fever blister.

*También ‘herpes febril’. Conocido coloquialmente como fuego.

Question 10

Cryosurgery

Answer 10

Criocirugía

A procedure that uses intense cold to destroy
undesired skin tissue, such as warts.

Question 12

Cyst

Answer 12

Quiste*

A cavity or sac containing fluid anywhere on or in the body.

*A cyst is also known as a vesicle.

Question 13

Debridement

Answer 13

Desbridamiento*

The surgical cleaning of a wound to remove contaminated or damaged tissues and/or foreign material.

*Also translated as limpieza quirúrgica.

Question 14

Dermabrasion

Answer 14

Dermoabrasión

A procedure used in cosmetic surgery that removes the outer layer of skin to resurface the area with new, smooth skin, giving a more youthful appearance.

Question 15

Dermis

Answer 15

Dermis

The layer of skin under the epidermis that holds capillaries, sweat glands, nerve endings, and hair follicles.

Question 16

Dermatitis

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Dermatitis

Red, inflamed skin tissue that may be warm to the touch, sore, or blistering; often the result of direct
irritation from allergens or other external agents.

Question 17

Diaphoresis

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Diaforesis

Unusually excessive sweating, generally caused by drug side effects or disease.

Question 18

Ecchymosis

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Equimosis

Skin discoloration forming an irregular flat bluish spot, usually the result of bleeding under the skin caused by bruising.

Question 19

Eczema

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Eczema

Also called atopic dermatitis, this is a chronic condition marked by itchy redness to the skin.

Question 20

Edema

Answer 20

Edema

A collection of fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling and inflammation, especially in the legs, feet, hands, and arms.

Question 21

Epidermis

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Epidérmis

The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body from external chemicals and agents.

Question 22

Erythema

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Eritema

Reddening of the skin, usually in patches, but superficial in nature; generally caused by dilation of
the capillaries.

Question 23

Fissure

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Fisura

A breakage or crack in the skin that forms a long and narrow opening.

Question 24

Gangrene

Answer 24

Gangrena

A condition marked by discoloration of the skin as a
result of tissue death caused by infection or loss of blood flow to the area. Most commonly seen in the extremities.

Question 25

Hives

Answer 25

Urticaria*

Red, round welts on the skin that itch and may become swollen; generally caused by an allergic reaction.

*Hives are also called urticaria in English. Colloquially, ronchas.

Question 26

Impetigo

Answer 26

Impétigo Generally occurring in small children, this condition is characterized by red sores around the mouth and nose and on the feet and hands; the sores eventually rupture, leaving a honey-colored scab or appearance.

Question 27

Intradermal

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Intradérmico This is a medication or fluid administration route, indicating just below or under the epidermis.

Question 28

Jaundice

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Ictericia Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin caused by increased bilirubin in the blood, generally due to liver disease, obstructed bile duct, or red blood cell breakdown.

Question 29

keloid

Answer 29

queloide Thick tissue formation at the site of an injury or scar.

Question 30

laceration

Answer 30

laceración A tear or deep cut in the surface of the skin.

Question 31

Lesion

Answer 31

Lesión A wound in the skin leading to changes in tissue appearance or function.

Question 32

Melanoma

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Melanoma A serious type of skin cancer characterized by the unusual growth of new or existing moles.

Question 33

Mole

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Lunar A skin growth that ranges in color from flesh tone to brown or black. Though usually benign, moles can potentially develop into melanoma.

Question 34

Necrosis

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Necrosis Organ or tissue cellular death caused by injury, disease, or blocked blood flow.

Question 35

Onychomycosis

Answer 35

Onicomicosis A nail infection caused by fungal growth, characterized by a thickened, brittle, discolored nail.

Question 36

Percutaneous

Answer 36

Percutáneo Something performed or occurring through the skin.

Question 37

Pruritus

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Prurito Severe itching.

Question 38

Psoriasis

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Psoriasis A chronic condition marked by red, scaly patches on the skin.

Question 39

Ringworm

Answer 39

Tiña A contagious fungal infection of the skin and scalp. It is not caused by a worm.

Question 40

Rosacea

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Rosácea The enlargement of facial blood vessels, causing a flushed appearance to the nose and cheeks.

Question 41

Scabies

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Sarna A contagious skin condition caused by mites and characterized by tiny red spots that itch.

Question 42

Scleroderma

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Esclerodermia Sclerosis or hardening of the skin and connective tissues just under the skin, which may contract.

Question 43

Skin graft

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Injerto cutáneo* A surgical procedure in which a healthy piece of skin is removed and transplanted to another site on the body. *Also correct: injerto de piel.

Question 44

Squamous cell carcinoma

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Carcinoma de células escamosas A form of skin cancer characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells in the epidermal squamous cells; it can be malignant and metastasize to other parts of the body.

Question 45

Subcutaneous

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Subcutáneo Pertaining to below or under the skin.

Question 46

Sutures

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Suturas* Stitches used to hold tissue together after surgery or a serious cut. *Comúnmente llamados puntos. El verbo es sutura o coser.

Question 47

Tissue

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Tejido A collection of similar cells and products that form a structure with a function.

Question 48

Transdermal

Answer 48

Transdérmico Applying or administering medication through the skin, generally by way of a patch, in order to be absorbed slowly over a long period.

Question 49

Ulcer

Answer 49

Úlcera A breakage of the skin or open sore that will not heal.

Question 50

Wart

Answer 50

Verruga* A small hard growth on the skin caused by human papillomavirus. Warts usually appear on hands and fingers. *Según la REA un verruga es cualquier crecimiento que parezca verruga aunque no sea causado por un virus. Para ser más precisos, ‘wart’ podría traducirse como verruga vulgar o mezquino (coloq.)

Question 51

Wheal

Answer 51

Roncha Also known as welt, this is a swollen, red spot with a white center that appears on the skin due to an allergic reaction or insect bite; an individual hive.

Question 52

derm/o

Answer 52

skin

Question 53

-al

Answer 53

pertaining to; as in epidermal pertains to the epidermis

Question 54

onych/o

Answer 54

nail

Question 55

trich/o

Answer 55

hair

Question 56

-tome

Answer 56

instrument used to cut