Skin Terms

Question 1

Bullae

Answer 1

Large blisters on the surface of the skin filled with clear fluid

Question 2

Fissure

Answer 2

Small tear on the thin tissue that lines the anus

Question 3

Macule

Answer 3

Flat discolored area of the skin (ex. Vitiligo and freckles)

Question 4

Nodule

Answer 4

Solid, raised bump on or under the skin usually over 1 cm

Question 5

Plaque

Answer 5

Flat or slightly elevated areas of skin that are often scaly or thicker (ex. Eczema)

Question 6

Polyp

Answer 6

Small abnormal growth of tissue

Question 7

Pustule

Answer 7

Small inflamed, pus filled blister like sore on skin (ex. Pimple)

Question 8

Wheal

Answer 8

Welts on skin (ex. Hives)

Question 9

Telangiectasia

Answer 9

Collection of dilated or broken blood vessels on the skin surface (ex. Spider veins)

Question 10

Tumor

Answer 10

Abnormal mass of tissue (ex. Warts or cancer)

Question 11

Vesicle

Answer 11

Small fluid filled sacks on the skin resembling blisters (ex. Chickenpox)

Question 12

Ulcer

Answer 12

Open store on either internal or external surface of the body (ex. Stomach ulcer)

Question 13

Cyst

Answer 13

Sack of tissue filled with fat, fluid, or blood