Terms

Question 1

Epithelial cells

Answer 1

Cellular sheets that Cover inside and outside the body

Question 2

Pathogen

Answer 2

disease causing organism

Question 3

Synthesis

Answer 3

Formation of a chemical compound

Question 4

Basal

Answer 4

Bottom layer

Question 5

Melanocytes

Answer 5

Cells that give our skin color

Question 6

Strata

Answer 6

Formed layers of material

Question 7

Collagen

Answer 7

Proteins found in the skin, provides strength and cushioning 

Question 8

Elastin

Answer 8

Elastic proteins that allow tissue to resume their shape

Question 9

Pores

Answer 9

Tiny openings in the surface of the skin

Question 10

Cyst

Answer 10

Nodule filled with semi solid material

Question 11

Ecchymosis 

Answer 11

Bruise

Question 12

Hematoma

Answer 12

Collection of blood trapped in tissue

Question 13

Macule 

Answer 13

Flat blemish or discoloration

Question 14

Nodule

Answer 14

Solid lesion less than 2 cm

Question 15

Papule

Answer 15

Solid lesion less than 1 cm

Question 16

Patch

Answer 16

Flat, nonpalpable Macule

Question 17

Petechia

Answer 17

Tiny bruise

Question 18

Plaque

Answer 18

Raised papule greater than 1 cm

Question 19

Pupura 

Answer 19

Massive hemorrhage under the skin

Question 20

Pastule

Answer 20

Lesion containing pus

Question 21

Telangiectasia

Answer 21

Spider veins

Question 22

Tumor

Answer 22

Nodule more than 2 cm

Question 23

Vesicle

Answer 23

Blister

Question 24

Wheal

Answer 24

Hives

Question 25

ESCHAR

Answer 25

Scab

Question 26

FISSUR

Answer 26

Crack like lesion of the skin

Question 27

Keloid

Answer 27

scar that is overgrowth of tissue

Question 28

Ulcer

Answer 28

Open sore

Question 29

Malignant

Answer 29

Cancerous 

Question 30

Angioma

Answer 30

Tumor of blood vessel

Question 31

Dermatofibroma

Answer 31

Fibrous tumor of the skin

Question 32

Lipoma

Answer 32

Fatty tumor

Question 33

Seborrheic keratosis

Answer 33

Warty skin lesion caused by sun exposure

Question 34

Skin tags

Answer 34

Harmless outgrowth of skin

Question 35

Blepharoplasty

Answer 35

Surgical repair of eyelid

Question 36

Chemical peel

Answer 36

Mild acid to produce a superficial burn

Question 37

Dermabrasion

Answer 37

Surgical procedure to resurface the skin

Question 38

Dermatoplasty

Answer 38

Transplant of living skin

Question 39

Lipectomy

Answer 39

Removal of fatty tissue

Question 40

Liposuction

Answer 40

Suctioning fatty tissue

Question 41

RHYTIDECTOMY

Answer 41

Facelift

Question 42

Antiseptics

Answer 42

Substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

Question 43

Autoimmune

Answer 43

Disease in which Your immune system attacks your body

Question 44

Hereditary

Answer 44

Passed from parents to offspring

Question 45

INTERFERON

Answer 45

Protein that blocks viral action on the cell and protects against Viral invasion

Question 46

Sterile

Answer 46

Free of all microorganisms

Question 47

Spore

Answer 47

Bacteria that is very resistant to disinfection measures

Question 48

Antibodies

Answer 48

A protein made by plasma cells in response to an antigen

Question 49

Candidiasis

Question 50

Candidiasis

Answer 50

Yeast infection

Question 51

Defecation

Answer 51

Act of having a bowel movement

Question 52

Germicides

Answer 52

Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms

Question 53

Inanimate

Answer 53

Lifeless

Question 54

Tinea

Answer 54

Fungal skin disease

Question 55

Transmission

Answer 55

Spread of disease

Question 56

Vectors

Answer 56

Animals and insects that transmit disease

Question 57

Malaise

Answer 57

Weakness or discomfort

Question 58

PYEMIA

Answer 58

Pus in the blood

Question 59

Relapse 

Answer 59

Recurrence of symptoms after recovery

Question 60

Remission

Answer 60

Disappearance of a chronic or malignant disease

Question 61

Parenteral

Answer 61

Injection

Question 62

Standard precautions

Answer 62

infection control practices for prevention of transmissible disease

Question 63

Disinfectant

Answer 63

Chemical agent to destroy harmful organisms

Question 64

Impervious

Answer 64

Not permitting penetration

Question 65

Non-invasive procedure

Answer 65

Procedure that is not penetrate human tissue

Question 66

Nosocomial infection 

Answer 66

Infection acquired in a healthcare setting