Lesson 10 info

Question 1

Albin/o

Answer 1

white

Question 2

Cutane/o

Answer 2

skin

Question 3

Derm/o, Dermat/o

Answer 3

skin

Question 4

Erythr/o

Answer 4

red

Question 5

Hidr/o

Answer 5

sweat

Question 6

Kerat/o

Answer 6

hard

Question 7

Lip/o

Answer 7

fat

Question 8

Melan/o

Answer 8

black

Question 9

Myc/o

Answer 9

fungus

Question 10

Onych/o

Answer 10

fingernail or toenail

Question 11

Pil/o

Answer 11

hair

Question 12

Py/o

Answer 12

pus

Question 13

Scler/o

Answer 13

hard

Question 14

Seb/o

Answer 14

sebum

Question 15

Ungu/o

Answer 15

fingernail or toenail

Question 16

Xer/o

Answer 16

dry

Question 17

epi-

Answer 17

above

Question 18

hyper-

Answer 18

excessive

Question 19

par-

Answer 19

beside, near

Question 20

sub-

Answer 20

below

Question 21

-derma

Answer 21

skin

Question 22

-ectomy

Answer 22

surgical removal

Question 23

-ia

Answer 23

abnormal condition

Question 24

-itis

Answer 24

inflammation

Question 25

-lysis

Answer 25

destruction

Question 26

-oma

Answer 26

tumor

Question 27

-osis

Answer 27

abnormal condition

Question 28

-plasty

Answer 28

surgical repair

Question 29

-rrhea

Answer 29

discharge

Question 30

Alopecia

Answer 30

also known as baldness, partial or complete loss of hair most common on the scalp

Question 31

Cellulitis

Answer 31

an acute, rapidly spreading infecion within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks

Question 32

Comedo

Answer 32

a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

Question 33

Erythema

Answer 33

redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

Question 34

Erythroderma

Answer 34

abnormal redness of the entire surface

Question 35

Hematoma

Answer 35

a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues

Question 36

Impetigo

Answer 36

a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Question 37

Keloid

Answer 37

an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision

Question 38

Lipedema

Answer 38

a chronic abnormal condition in women that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

Question 39

Malignant Melanoma

Answer 39

a type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

Question 40

Necrotizing fasciitis

Answer 40

also known as flesh eating bacteria, is an infection of tissues caused by Group A streptococci, that can destroy body tissue, and may be fatal

Question 41

Pediculosis

Answer 41

an infestation with lice

Question 42

Pruritis

Answer 42

also known as itching, is associated with most forms of dermatitis

Question 43

Purulent

Answer 43

producing or containing pus

Question 44

Rhytidectomy

Answer 44

also known as a facelift, is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles

Question 45

Scabies

Answer 45

a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite

Question 46

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 46

originates as a malignant tumor of the thin scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; however, it can quickly spread to other body systems

Question 47

Tinea

Answer 47

also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails

Question 48

Urticaria

Answer 48

also known as hives, are wheals caused by an allergic reaction

Question 49

Wheal

Answer 49

a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction

Question 50

Circumscribed

Answer 50

occurring in a well-defined area

Question 51

Comedones

Answer 51

pores that are plugged with sebum and dead skin cells

Question 52

Cutaneous

Answer 52

pertaining to the skin

Question 53

Decubitus ulcer

Answer 53

bedsore

Question 54

Diffuse

Answer 54

spread out over a wide area, not localized

Question 55

Ecchymosis

Answer 55

bruise

Question 56

Erythematous

Answer 56

abnormal redness of the skin

Question 57

Exudate

Answer 57

fluid that leaks out of an infected wound

Question 58

Inflammation

Answer 58

tissue response to injury causing redness, swelling, warmth and/or pain

Question 59

Lesion

Answer 59

area of tissue that has been damaged through injury or disease

Question 60

Localized

Answer 60

confined to a particular area

Question 61

Nevus

Answer 61

mole

Question 62

Pores

Answer 62

tiny openings in the skin in which oil and sweat reach the surface

Question 63

Pruritus

Answer 63

itching

Question 64

Prurulent

Answer 64

containing pus

Question 65

Pus

Answer 65

product of infection consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria

Question 66

Sebum

Answer 66

oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands

Question 67

Serous

Answer 67

wound drainage of plasma that is thin, clear, and watery

Question 68

Suppurative

Answer 68

producing pus

Question 69

Urticaria

Answer 69

hives

Question 70

Verruca

Answer 70

wart

Question 71

BCC

Answer 71

basal cell carcinoma

Question 72

Bx

Answer 72

biopsy

Question 73

cm

Answer 73

centimeter

Question 74

I&D

Answer 74

incision and drainage

Question 75

SC, subcu, Sub-Q

Answer 75

subcutaneous

Question 76

SCC

Answer 76

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 77

SLE

Answer 77

systemic lupus erythematosus