Vocabulary: Chapter 4 Parts 1 - 4

Question 1

A tumor-like mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages, often including multinucleated giant cells, surrounded by lymphocytes.

Answer 1

Granuloma

Question 2

A disease characterized by the formation of granulomas.

Answer 2

Granulomatous disease

Question 3

An infection caused by herpes simplex virus infection that involves the distal phalanx of a finger.

Answer 3

Herpetic whitlow

Question 4

The period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and the manifestation of the disease it causes.

Answer 4

Incubation period

Question 5

A vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation, or lack of health.

Answer 5

Malaise

Question 6

A disease caused by a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances.

Answer 6

Opportunistic infection

Question 7

An abnormal sensation such as burning, prickling, or tingling.

Answer 7

Paresthesia

Question 8

A microorganism that causes disease.

Answer 8

Pathogenic microorganism

Question 9

Itching.

Answer 9

Pruritus

Question 10

An infectious disease not detectable by the usual clinical signs.

Answer 10

Subclinical infection