Medical Terminology Quiz #3

fat (combing verb)

skin (combing verb)

red (combing verb)

sweat (combing verb)

tissue (combing verb)

hard (combing verb)

white (combing verb)

black (combing verb)

fungus (combing verb)

nail (combing verb)

formation (combing verb)

purple (combing verb)

hard (combing verb)

sebum (oil) (combing verb)

scale (combing verb)

hair (combing verb)

yellow (combing verb)

dry (combing verb)

AIDS

BCC

Bx

C&S

FS

HIV

HSV-1

HSV-2

I&D

SCC

SLE

inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin, evidenced by comedones (blackhead), pustules, or nodules on the skin

a hereditary condition characterized by a partial or total lack of melanin pigment (particularly in the eyes, skin, and hair)

injury to body tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or gases

a burn involving only the epidermis; characterized by erythema (redness) and hyperesthesia (excessive sensation)

a burn involving the epidermis and dermis; characterized by erythema, hyperesthesia, and vesications (blisters)

a burn involving all layers of the skin; characterized by the destruction of the epidermis and dermis, with damage or destruction of subcutaneous tissue

inflammation of the skin characterized by erythema, pruritus (itching), and various lesions

any disorder of the skin

an eruption of the skin caused by a viral disease

reddish; German measles

reddish; 14-day measles

a tiny spot; chickenpox

to boil out; often used interchangeably with dermatitis to denote a skin condition characterized by the appearance of inflamed, swollen papules and vesicles that crust and scale, often with sensations of itching and burning

boil; a painful nodule formed in the skin by inflammation originating in a hair follicle; caused by staphylococcosis

a skin infection consisting of clusters of furuncles

a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the inflammation of surrounding tissues, which heal when drained or excised

an eating sore; death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply

transient viral vesicles that infect the facial area especially the mouth and nose

sexually transmitted, ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa; after initial infection, the virus lies dormant in the nerve cell root and may recur at times of stress

a viral disease affecting the peripheral nerves characterized by painful blisters that spread over the skin following affected nerves, usually unilateral; also known as shingles

a highly contagious, bacterial skin inflammation marked by pustules that rupture and become crusted, most often around the mouth and nostrils

thickened areas of epidermis

localized thickening of the skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, a known precursor to cancer

benign, wart-like tumors; more common on elderly skin

a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various parts of the body

limited to the skin; evidenced by a characteristic rash, especially on the face, neck, and scalp

a more severe form of lupus involving the skin, joints, and often vital organs

malignant cutaneous neoplasm

malignant tumor of the squamous epithelium

malignant tumor of the basal layer of the epidermis; the most common type of skin cancer

malignant tumor composed of melanocytes

malignant tumor of the walls of the blood vessels, appearing as painless, dark bluish-purple plaques on the skin; often spreads to the lymph nodes and internal organs; commonly seen in patients with HIV/AIDS

inflammation of the fingernail or toenail

inflammation of the nail fold

infestation with lice that causes itching and dermatitis

head lice

lice that generally infect the pubic region and sometimes also hair of the axilla, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, or other hairy body surfaces; also called crabs

itching; a chronic, recurrent skin disease marked by silvery scales covering red patches, papules, and/or plaques on the skin that result from overproduction and thickening of skin cells; common sites of involvement are the elbows, knees, genitals, arms, legs, scalp, and nails

a contagious disease caused by a parasite (mite) that invades the skin, causing an intense itch, most often at articulations between fingers or toes, elbow, etc.

a skin condition marked by the hypersecretions of sebum from the sebaceous glands

a group of fungal skin diseases identified by the body part affected, including tinea corporis (body), commonly called ringworm, and tinea pedis (foot), also called athlete's foot

a condition caused by the destruction of melanin that results in the appearance of white patches on the skin (commonly the face, hands, legs, and genital areas)

removal of a small pieces of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination

removal of an entire lesion

removal of a selected portion of a lesion

a technique using a surgical blade to "shave" tissue from the epidermis and upper dermis

a technique of isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective for combating the infection it has caused

a surgical technique that involves cutting a thin pieces of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologic examination

methods for determining the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into, the skin; commonly used in treating allergies

a test in which a substance is applied to the skin through a scratch

a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small pieces of blotting paper or wet cloth

a drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce a loss of sensations

a drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

a drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi

a drug that blocks the effects of histamine in the body

a regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions, causing swelling and inflammation of tissues

a drug that reduces inflammation

a drug that relieves itching

an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms

cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body

thin outer layer of the skin

flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost epidermis

deepest layer of epidermis

cell in the basal layer that gives color to the skin

dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes

dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin, also known as corium

oil glands in the skin

oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands

sweat gland

connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis

protein substance in skin and connective tissue

outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin

outgrowth of the skin, composed of keratin, at the end of each finger and toe

hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails

an area of pathologically altered tissue; the two types of lesions are primary and secondary

lesions arising from previously normal skin

a flat discolored spot on the skin up to 1cm across

a flat, discolored area on the skin larger than 1 cm

a solid mass on the skin up to 0.5 cm in diameter

a solid mass greater than 1 cm in diameter and limited to the surface of the skin

a solid mass greater than 1 cm that extends deeper into the epidermis

a solid mass larger than 1-2 cm

an area of localized skin edema (swelling)

little bladder; an elevated, fluid-filled sac (blister) within or under the epidermis up to 0.5 cm in diameter

a blister larger than 0.5 cm

a puss-filled sac

secondary lesions

gnawed away; loss of superficial epidermis, leaving an area of moisture but no beelding

an open sore on the skin or mucous membrane that can bleed and scar; sometimes accompanied by infection

a scratch mark

a linear crack in the skin

a thin flake of exfoliated epidermis

a dried residue of serum (body fluid), pus, or blood on the skin

vascular lesions

a small, round, bright red blood vessel tumor on the skin, often on the trunk of the elderly

a tiny, red blood vessel lesion formed by the dilation of a group of blood vessels radiating from a central arteriole, most commonly on the face, neck, or chest

purpura; lesions resulting from hemorrhages into the skin

spot; reddish-brown, minute hemorrhagic spots on the skin that indicate a bleeding tendency; a small purpura

bruise; a black and blue mark; a large purpura

a mark left by the healing of a sore or wound, showing the replacement of destroyed tissue by fibrous tissue

an abnormal overgrowth of scar tissue that is thick and irregular

skin tumors arising from the epidermis

a congenital malformation of the skin that can be epidermal or vascular; also called a mole

a mole with precancerous changes

an epidermal tumor caused by a papilloma virus, called a wart

dry skin

hives; an eruption of wheals on the skin accompanied by itching

production of purulent matter(pus)

darkened area of skin caused by excessive amounts of melanin

areas of skin lacking color because of deficient amounts of melanin

loss of melanin pigment in the skin

skin color resulting from the presence of melanin

a general term for skin eruption, most often associated with communicable disease

severe itching

redness of skin

appearance of a skin lesion

a comedo open to the skin surface, with a black center caused by the presence of melanin exposed to air (blackhead)

a comedo below the skin surface, with a white center

a plug of sebum (oil) within the opening of a hair follicle

baldness; natural or unnatural deficiency of hair