Medical terms unit 12

Question 1

dermatitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the skin

Question 2

cutaneous

Answer 2

relating to or affecting the skin

Question 3

erythroderma

Answer 3

abnormal redness of the skin surface

Question 4

scleroderma

Answer 4

autoimmune disorder in which connective tissues become thickened & hardened & lead to thickened & hardened skin

Question 5

hidrosis

Answer 5

production & excretion of perspiration

Question 6

anhidrosis

Answer 6

inability to sweat normally

Question 7

hirsutism

Answer 7

presence of excessive body & facial hair in women

Question 8

actinic keratosis

Answer 8

precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin

Question 9

keratosis

Answer 9

any skin growth in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin (wart or callus)

Question 10

lipedema

Answer 10

chronic abnormal condition characterized by the accumulation of fat & fluid in tissues just under the skin of hips & legs

Question 11

lipectomy

Answer 11

surgical removal of fat from beneath the skin

Question 12

melanoma

Answer 12

type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

Question 13

melanin

Answer 13

pigment that determines the color of the skin

Question 14

onychomycosis

Answer 14

fungal infection of the nail

Question 15

eumycetoma

Answer 15

chronic cutaneous & subcutaneous fungal infection

Question 16

koilonychia

Answer 16

malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave

Question 17

onychocryptosis

Answer 17

painful condition in which an edge of a toenail is overgrown by the nail fold

Question 18

paronychia

Answer 18

acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

Question 19

capillary hemangioma

Answer 19

soft, raised pink or red vascular birthmark

Question 20

pyoderma

Answer 20

any acute inflammatory, pus forming bacterial skin infection

Question 21

rhytidectomy

Answer 21

surgical removal of excess skin & fat from the face

Question 22

seborrhea

Answer 22

overactivity of the sebaceous glands resulting in excessive amount of sebum

Question 23

sebaceous cyst

Answer 23

a closed sac under the skin that is filled with yellowish fluid

Question 24

urticaria

Answer 24

small, itchy bumps caused by an allergic reaction

Question 25

xeroderma

Answer 25

excessively dry skin

Question 26

albinism

Answer 26

genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in skin, hair, and irises of the eyes

Question 27

alopecia

Answer 27

partial or complete loss of hair

Question 28

bulla

Answer 28

large blister

Question 29

carbuncle

Answer 29

cluster of connected boils

Question 30

cellulitis

Answer 30

acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues

Question 31

chloasma

Answer 31

a pigmentation disorder in which brownish spots appear on the face; often associated with pregnancy

Question 32

cicatrix

Answer 32

a scar from a healing wound

Question 33

comedo

Answer 33

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

Question 34

debridement

Answer 34

removal of dirt or foreign objects, damaged tissue, & cellular debris from a wound

Question 35

diaphoresis

Answer 35

profuse sweating

Question 36

dysplastic nevi

Answer 36

atypical moles that can grow into skin cancer

Question 37

ecchymosis

Answer 37

large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding underneath the skin

Question 38

eczema

Answer 38

chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, bumpy skin

Question 39

erythema

Answer 39

redness of skin due to capillary dilation

Question 40

exanthem

Answer 40

widespread rash

Question 41

folliculitis

Answer 41

inflammation of the hair follicles

Question 42

furuncles

Answer 42

large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands

Question 43

granuloma

Answer 43

small knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis

Question 44

hematoma

Answer 44

a swelling of clotted blood trapped in tissues & usually caused by injuries

Question 45

ichthyosis

Answer 45

a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, & scaly skin

Question 46

impetigo

Answer 46

highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules

Question 47

keloid

Answer 47

abnormally raised or thickened scar expanding beyond the boundaries of the original incision

Question 48

macule

Answer 48

discolored flat spot such as a freckle or flat mole

Question 49

necrotizing fasciitis

Answer 49

a severe infection caused by strep bacteria that causes tissue death & inflammation of the fascia

Question 50

papilloma

Answer 50

benign, superficial wart-like growth on epithelial tissue or in the body

Question 51

papule

Answer 51

small, raised red lesion that does not contain pus

Question 52

pediculosis

Answer 52

infestation with lice

Question 53

petechiae

Answer 53

small, pinpoint hemorrhages under the skiin

Question 54

pruritus

Answer 54

itching associated with dermatitis

Question 55

psoriasis

Answer 55

skin disorder with red papules covered with silvery scales on elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks

Question 56

purpura

Answer 56

appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin resulting from bleeding underneath the skin

Question 57

purulent

Answer 57

producing or containing pus

Question 58

rosacea

Answer 58

a chronic condition usually in people with fair skin, characterized by tiny red pimples & broken blood vessels

Question 59

scabies

Answer 59

skin infection with small, itchy bumps & blisters caused by mites burrowing into skin to lay eggs

Question 60

lupus

Answer 60

autoimmune disorder characterized by red, scaly rash on the face & upper trunk

Question 61

tinea

Answer 61

a fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails

Question 62

verrucae

Answer 62

small, hard skin lesions caused by human papillomavirus

Question 63

vitiligo

Answer 63

irregular patches of white skin

Question 64

wheal

Answer 64

small bump that itches