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Question 1

cyst

Answer 1

a nodule filled with semi solid material

Question 2

ecchymosis

Answer 2

hemorrhage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue

Question 3

hematoma

Answer 3

collection of extravastated blood trapped in the tissues and palpable to the examiner

Question 4

macule

Answer 4

flat discoloration that is less then 1cm such as a tattoo or freckle

Question 5

nodule

Answer 5

palpable solid lesion less then 2 cm like a lipoma

Question 6

papule

Answer 6

raised solid lesion that is raised less then 1cm, such as a pimple

Question 7

patch

Answer 7

large, flat, macule greater then 1 cm

Question 8

petechia

Answer 8

tiny ecchymosis in the dermal layer

Question 9

plaque

Answer 9

raised, plateaulike like papule that is greater then 1 cm

Question 10

purpura

Answer 10

massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin

Question 11

pustule

Answer 11

superficial elevated lesoin filled with pus that may be result of a infection; like acne

Question 12

telangiectasia

Answer 12

permenant dialation of superficial venuels and capillaries

Question 13

tumor

Answer 13

any swellings or mass,, indlucing neoplasms; a nodule greater then 2cm

Question 14

vesicle

Answer 14

circumscribed elevated lesion filled with fluid less then 1/2 cm; like insect bits; if bigger, its a bulla

Question 15

wheal

Answer 15

circumscribed elevated papule that is the result of localized edema, like a bug bite

Question 16

atrophy

Answer 16

paper thin wasted skin often seen in the eldery or in stipe marks due to rapid weight gains

Question 17

cicatrix

Answer 17

scar; tough fibers tissue that replaces normal skin when the dermis is damaged

Question 18

eschar

Answer 18

scab; dried serum, blood, or pus; can be seen in cases of inflamation, infections (impetigo) or burns

Question 19

fissure

Answer 19

crack like lesion of the skin

Question 20

keloid

Answer 20

overgrowth of tissue at a site of injusry in excess of how much is needed for repair

Question 21

ulcer

Answer 21

circumscribed crater-like lesion of the skin or mucous membrane that results from tissue necrosis due to an inflammatory, malignant, or infectious process

Question 22

anhidrosis

Answer 22

the condition of producing little to no sweat

Question 23

hidradenitis

Answer 23

the inflamation of the sweat gland

Question 24

hyperhydrosis

Answer 24

excess secretion of sweat due to heat, high emotions, menopause, hyperthyroidism,

Question 25

miliaria

Answer 25

tiny minute vesicles and papule often with erythema due to occlusion of the sweat duct in times of high humidity and heat

Question 26

onychia

Answer 26

the inflamation of the fingernail

Question 27

onychocryptosis

Answer 27

abnormal condition of ingrown nails. Causes pain, swelling, and erythema

Question 28

onycholysis

Answer 28

seperation of nail plate from nail bed

Question 29

onychomalacia

Answer 29

softening of the nails

Question 30

onychomycosis

Answer 30

abnormal conition of fungus in the nails

Question 31

paronychia

Answer 31

inflammation of the skin besides that nails