Chapter 3 (Diagnostic Procedures)

Question 1

culture and sensitivity (C&S)

Answer 1

growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs they might respond to

Question 2

biopsy (Bx)

Answer 2

removal of tissue in order to examine it (with your own two eyes)

Question 3

excisional biopsy

Answer 3

removal of an entire lesion for examination (to cut it out)

Question 4

incisional biopsy

Answer 4

removal of a portion of a lesion for examination (to cut into it)

Question 5

dermascope

Answer 5

instrument used to look at the skin

Question 6

dermatoscopy

Answer 6

procedure for looking at the skin