Chapter 3 study guide
Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction
Abrasion
Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin
Albinism
The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is
Cicatrix
This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore
Decibitus ulcer
Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin
Dermatosis
The term for profuse sweating is
Diaphoresis
Which term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to skin
Ecchymosis
Which term means red skin condition
Erythroderma
The term for excessive hair growth over the body is
Hirsutism
Which term means abnormal condition of excessive sweat
Hyperhidrosis
Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients
Kaposi's sarcoma
Which term does not refer to an abnormal skin color
Keratosis
Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound
Laceration
Which term means fatty growth
Lipoma
Which surface lesion is flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface
Macule
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, mole is called a
Nevus
Which term means softening of the nail
Onychomalacia
Which of the following conditions is lice infestation
Pediculosis
Which Term means surgical removal of wrinkles
Rhytidectom
Which term means hard skin condition
Scleroderma
Which condition is also called hives
Urticaria
This infection is commonly called chickenpox
Varicella
Which condition is commonly called warts
Verruca
Which surface lesion is a blister
Vesicle
Acne _____________ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers
Vulgaris
This ischemic condition has delivered a secondary pus-producing infection
Wet gangrene
Which surface lesion is a small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction
Wheal