Chapter 5

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

Common injury to the skin caused by scraping procedures. A superficial wound.

Question 2

Abscess

Answer 2

Localized skin elevation containing a cavity that may be accompanied by the production of pus

Question 3

acne

Answer 3

Bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts resulting in numerous pimples

Question 4

cellulite

Answer 4

local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition

Question 5

Cicatrix

Answer 5

scar

Question 6

Pustule

Answer 6

localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity with pus

Question 7

contusion

Answer 7

bruise, swelling of the skin

Question 8

cyst

Answer 8

closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin filled with fluid

Question 9

furuncle

Answer 9

abscess associated with a hair follicle, local swelling

Question 10

papule

Answer 10

any small elevation in the skin

Question 11

pallor

Answer 11

abnormally pale color of the skin

Question 12

ecchymosis

Answer 12

caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, purplish patches

Question 13

onychomalacia

Answer 13

nails are abnormally soft

Question 14

debridement

Answer 14

a procedure that cleans wounds

Question 15

dermatome

Answer 15

cutting instrument used to graft skin

Question 16

xeroderma

Answer 16

abnormally dry skin

Question 17

hyperhidrosis

Answer 17

excessive sweating

Question 18

onychomycosis

Answer 18

fungal infection of one or more nails

Question 19

melanoma

Answer 19

black tumor

Question 20

keratosis

Answer 20

condition of hard

Question 21

leukoderma

Answer 21

as people age, their skin becomes lighter

Question 22

scleroderma

Answer 22

hardening or thickening of the skin

Question 23

folliculitis

Answer 23

inflammation of the little follicles

Question 24

rhytidectomy

Answer 24

major surgery to repair skin or cosmetic repair

Question 25

rhytid/o

Answer 25

wrinkle