Chapter 4 Terms Built From Word Parts

Question 1

Dermatoconiosis

Answer 1

Abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust

Question 2

Dermatofibroma

Answer 2

Fibrous tumor of the skin

Question 3

Hidradenitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the sweat gland

Question 4

Leiodermia

Answer 4

Condition of smooth skin

Question 5

Leukodermia

Answer 5

White skin ( white patches caused by depigmentation)

Question 6

Onychocryptosis

Answer 6

Abnormal condition of a hidden nail ( ingrown nail)

Question 7

Onychomalacia

Answer 7

Softening of the nails

Question 8

Onychomycosis

Answer 8

Abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails

Question 9

Onychophagia

Answer 9

Eating the nails ( nail biting )

Question 10

Pachyderma

Answer 10

Thickening of the skin

Question 11

Paronychia

Answer 11

Disease state around the nail

Question 12

Seborrhea

Answer 12

Excessive discharge of sebum

Question 13

Trichomycosis

Answer 13

Abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair

Question 14

Xeroderma

Answer 14

Dry skin

Question 15

Abrasion

Answer 15

Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

Question 16

Abscess

Answer 16

Localized collection of puss

Question 17

Acne

Answer 17

Inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Question 18

Actinic keratosis

Answer 18

Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight

Question 19

Albinism

Answer 19

Congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin hair or eyes.

Question 20

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 20

Epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis. It seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue, common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure.

Question 21

Candidiasis

Answer 21

Infection of the skin mouth or vagina caused by yeast type fungus.

Question 22

Carbuncle

Answer 22

Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria.

Question 23

Cellulitis

Answer 23

Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection characterized by redness, swelling, and fever,

Question 24

Contusion

Answer 24

Injury with no break in the skin characterized by pain selling and discoloration

Question 25

Eczema

Answer 25

Noninfectious inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching.

Question 26

Fissure

Answer 26

Slit or crack like sore in the skin

Question 27

Furuncle

Answer 27

Painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle

Question 28

Gangrene

Answer 28

Death of a tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion.

Question 29

Herpes

Answer 29

Inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters or clusters

Question 30

Impetigo

Answer 30

Superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci

Question 31

Infection

Answer 31

Invasion of pathogens in body tissue, acute infection may remain localized if the body’s defense mechanisms are effective.

Question 32

Dermatitis

Answer 32

Inflammation of the skin