Term

Abrasion

Definition

An irregular skin defect, or scraped area of the skin. Injury caused by superficial damage to skin (epidermis - no scarring). tissues commonly effected - skin etiology - traumatic injury

Term

adhesion

Definition

opaque light-tan or gray-tan fibrous bands of scar tissue formed between internal organs and tissues (joining them abnormally). Made of CT cells that form as a natural element of healing. tissues - loops of the intestines, other abdominal organs (liver, bladder), abdominal walls, uterus etiology - Asherman syndrome, postsurgical complication.

Term

annular/circinate

Definition

A lesion/area of interest that is shaped like, or forms, a ring. These indicate an inflammatory or malignant process. tissues - mucous membranes, skin etiology - colonic adenocarcinoma, dermatophytosis, sarcoidosis, tinea