Medical Term Ch.4

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The term for layers, as in the epithelium

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Strata

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The small fold of skin surrounding the lower part of the nail is the cuticle, or

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Eponychium

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The term used to describe the sweat gland is

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Sudorierous

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The term for superficial, elevated lesion contracting pus that may be the result of an infection such as acne is

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Pustule

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The term for a nonelevated "black and blue" extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma is

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Ecchymosis

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What is a circumscribed, raised lesion containing fluid

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Vesicle

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What is a term for paper-thin, wasted skin

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Atrophy

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What is the larger version of a macule

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Patch

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What is the term for circumscribed, craterlike lesion

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Ulcer

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Infection of the fold of the skin at the margin of the nail is

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Paronychia

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What is a superficial vesiculopustular skin infection seen in children bus also possible in adults

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Impetigo

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Inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face, in newborns is known as cradle cap, is

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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A horny mass of condensed epithelial tissue overlaying a bony prominence is known as a corn or

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clavus

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A benign acquired disease of unknown origin, consisting of irregular patches of various sizes that lack pigment is

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Vitiligo

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Baldness is

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Alopecia

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Occluded sweat ducts causing minute vesicles and papules, often with surrounding erythema is

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Miliaria

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A synonym for a skin tag is

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Acrochordon

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A condition in which a person produces little or no sweat is

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Anhidrosis

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A chronic, pruritic, superficial inflammation of the skin, usually associated with a family history of allergic disorders is

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Atopic Dermatitis

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A mild form of ichthyosis is

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Xeroderma

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What is a term for the type of scar that is an overgrowth of tissue

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Keloid

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The term for tissue death is

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Necrosis

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A diffuse, spreading, acute inflammation within solid tissue, most commonly caused by Streptococcus Pyogenes infection, is

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Cellulitis

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A parasitic infestation caused by mites and characterized by a pruritic, papular rash is

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Scabies

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What are tiny, superficial, keratinous cysts caused by clogged oil ducts

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Milia

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Hirsutism is an alternative term for

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Hypertrichosis

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A complete lack of melanin production by existing melanocytes, resulting in pale skin, white hair, and pink irides is

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Albinism

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A partial-thickness burn in which the first and second layers of the skin are affected is a ____ degree burn

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Second

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The term for redness of the skin is

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Erythema

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Fungal infection of the nails is

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Onychomycosis

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A benign, circumscribed, pigmented, superficial, warty skin lesion that may be accompanied by pruritus is

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Seborrheic Keratosis

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Inflammation of the hair follicles, which may be superficial or deep, acute or chronic is

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Folliculitis

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The healthcare term for "athletes foot"

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Tinea Pedis

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by papules, inflamed nodules, and plugs of sebum that block pores

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Acne Vulgaris

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What is an irritated or allergic skin response that can lead to acute or chronic inflammation

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Atopic Dermatitis

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A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed, salmon-red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales that are a result of excessive development of epithelial cells is

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Psoriasis

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A benign cavity lined with keratinizing epithelium and filled with sebum and epithelial debris is a

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Keratinous Cyst

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A category of dry skin that has the scaly appearance of a fish is

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Ichthyosis

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A fatty tumor that is soft, moveable, subcutaneous nodule is a(n)

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Lipoma

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Culture and serology of lesions diagnose disorders such as impetigo is a

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Bacterial Analysis

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A biopsy procedure involving the shaving or scraping of samples of friable lesions is a(n)

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Exfoliation (think of like getting your face exfoliated with scrub)

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Serial removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until excision is complete

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Mohs Surgery

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Ultraviolet light used on psoriatic lesions is

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PUVA

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A type of medication that softens the skin is

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Emollient

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A drug that destroys lice

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Pediculicide

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What is the route of administration in which a medication in a gel-like material is applied to the skin using a patch

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TTS

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What is the abbreviation for the route of administration within the skin

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ID

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What is a destruction of tissue by burning with heat

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Cauterization (think caution heat)

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What is a restructuring of the eyelids

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Blepharoplasty

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Use of dressing to cover a treated area is called

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Occlusive Therapy

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Commonly known as a facelift, the term for a surgical operation to remove wrinkles

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Rhytidectomy (rhy=nose which is on the face)

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What is the first step in wound treatment and involves removal of dirt, foreign bodies, damaged tissue, and cellular debris

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Debridement

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Destruction of tissue through the use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitrogen

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Cryosurgery

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The technique for removal of adipose tissue with pump device

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Liposuction (suction with a pump)

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Incision of necrotic tissue resulting form a severe burn

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Escharotomy

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A section of skin transferred from one location to an immediately adjacent one is

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Flap

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Microscopic examination of lesions for the purpose of diagnosing herpes zoster and herpes simplex is a

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Tzanck Test

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A method to identify a variety of skin infections through the use of UV light is

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Wood's light

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The plural of stratum is

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Strata

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A stretch mark is a(n)

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Stria

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A pimple is a

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Papule

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A hard , protective material that adds to the protective nature of the skin is

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Keratin (hair and nail vitamins)

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A nodule more than 2cm is termed

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Tumor

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A massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin is a(n)

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Purpura

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Inflammation of the nail

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Onychia

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A general term for a rash

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Exanthem

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Softening of the nail

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Onychomalacia

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Infection of the skin beside the nail

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Paronychia

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Superficial inflammation of the skin

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Eczema

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Growth of hair in a cyst in the sacral region

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Pilonidal Cyst

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The epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue are damaged in a _____ burn

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Full-thickness

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The most common skin cancer, originating in the basal layer of the epidermis

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BCC

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A collection of extravasated blood trapped in tissue is

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Hematoma

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A nodule filled with a liquid or semisolid material is

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Cyst

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A mole is also called

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Nevus