Pathologies

Question 0

What is a Cyst?

Answer 0

Fluid-filled sac under the skin

Question 1

What is an Abrasion?

Answer 1

A scraping away of the skin surface by friction

Question 2

What is Diaphoresis?

Answer 2

Profuse sweating condition

Question 3

What is Ecchymosis?

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Skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin. AKA a bruise.

Question 4

What is Hirsutism?

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Excessive hair growth over the body.

Question 5

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Answer 5

Abnormal condition of excessive sweat

Question 6

What is a Lesion?

Answer 6

A general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality.

Question 7

What is a Nevus?

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Pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole. Usually benign but may become cancerous.

Question 8

What is a Papule?

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Small, solid, circular raised spot on the surface of the skin less than .5 cm in diameter

Question 9

What are Petechiae?

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Pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin

Question 10

What is Pruritus?

Answer 10

Severe itching

Question 11

What is Purpura?

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Hemorrhages into the skin due to fragile blood vessels. Commonly seen in older adults.

Question 12

What is Scleroderma??

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A condition in which the skin has lost its elasticity and become hardened.

Question 13

What is Seborrhea?

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Oily discharge

Question 14

What is Urticaria?

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A skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching. Usually associated with food allergy, stress, or drug reactions. AKA hives.

Question 15

What is a Wheal?

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Small, round, swollen area on the skin; typically seen in allergic skin reactions such as hives and usually accompanied by urticaria.

Question 16

What is Xeroderma?

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Condition in which the skin is abnormally dry.

Question 17

What is Acne Vulgaris?

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Common form of acne seen in teenagers. Characterized by comedo, papules, and pustules.

Question 18

What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?

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Cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis. A frequent type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes or spreads. These cancers can arise on sun-exposed skin.

Question 19

What is a Cicatrix?

Answer 19

A scar.

Question 20

What is Decubitus Ulcer?

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Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off the blood flow to the overlying skin. These can appear in bedridden patients who lie in one position too long and can be difficult to heal. AKA bedsore or pressure sore.

Question 21

What is Dermatosis?

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A general term indicating the presence of an abnormal skin condition.

Question 22

What is a Keloid?

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Formation of a raised and thickened hypertrophic scar after an injury or surgery.

Question 23

What is a Laceration ?

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A torn or jagged wound; incorrectly used to describe a cut.

Question 24

What is a Malignant Melanoma?

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Dangerous form a skin cancer caused by an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. May quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs.

Question 25

What is Pediculosis?

Answer 25

Infestation with lice. The eggs laid by the lice are called nits and cling tightly to hair.

Question 26

What is Rubella?

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Contagious viral skin infection. AKA German measles.

Question 27

What are Scabies?

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Contagious skin disease causes by an egg laying mite that burrows through the skin and causes redness and intense itching; often seen in children.

Question 28

What is Varicella?

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Contagious viral skin infection. AKA chicken pox

Question 29

What are Verruca?

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A benign growth caused by a virus. Has a rough surface that is removed by chemicals and/or laser therapy. AKA warts

Question 30

What is Onychomycosis?

Answer 30

Abnormal condition of nail fungus