med term ch 3 version A and B

Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder?

Scleroderma

Localized loss of skin pigmentation is:

Vitiligo

A carbuncle is a(n):

abscess

Which pairs are synonyms? Steatitis—sudoresis adipectomy—lipectomy adenoma—onychoma xeroderma—scleroderma leukemia—leukocytopenia

adipectomy—lipectomy

Loss of hair, especially on the head, is a condition called:

alopecia

In the case of severe burns, a person may require an allograft. In an allograft, the new skin comes from:

another human donor

Drugs that treat skin infections by killing bacteria are known as:

antibiotics

A pharmacological agent that reduces severe itching is known as:

antipruritic

A skin graft taken from a different part of the same patient's body is a(n):

autograft

Metastasis is a term that means:

cells travel to remote regions of the body

The medical term for a blackhead is:

comedo

The pharmacological treatment for skin inflammation is:

corticosteroids

A closed sac with a distinct membrane that contains fluid is called a(n):

cyst

The therapeutic procedure to remove acne scars, fine wrinkles, or tattoos is called:

dermabrasion

A fungal infection of the skin is known as:

dermatomycosis

Use dermat/o (skin) to build a word that means abnormal condition of the skin.

dermatosis

A condition of profuse sweating is called:

diaphoresis

Which pairs are synonyms?

diaphoresis—sudoresis

In the word ichthyosis, the root ichthy means:

dry, scaly

The surgical procedure that removes necrotized tissue from a wound is called:

débridement

Which skin condition is more commonly called a bruise?

ecchymosis

White patches on a mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek is called:

eczema

The medical term for red blood cells is:

erythrocytes

What is the formal term for a sunburn?

erythroderma

A high-intensity ultraviolet B light therapy used to treat mild-to-moderate psoriasis without harming healthy skin is known as:

excimer laser

Alopecia is also known as chloasma.

false

Corticosteroids are used to treat skin tumors.

false

Kaposi sarcoma is a benign tumor associated with skin cancer.

false

The plural form of verruca (wart) is verrucas.

false

What secondary lesion is described as a small slit or crack-like sore that extends into the dermal area?

fissure

A person diagnosed with trichopathy has a disease of the:

hair

A diagnosis of scleroderma means the skin is:

hardened

Build a word that means abnormal condition of sweat(ing).

hidrosis

Which pairs are synonyms?

hidrosis—hidropoiesis

Which pairs are synonyms?

hidrosis—hidrorrhea

The term for excessive sweating is:

hyperhidrosis

Build a word that means pertaining to under the skin.

hypodermic

An inflammatory skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is called:

impetigo

Cyanosis of the skin may be caused by:

insufficient oxygen in the blood

Pruritus of the hands means the patient suffers from:

itching of the hands

Skin is relatively waterproof because of:

keratin

What condition is caused from a lack of pigmentation in the skin?

leukoderma

Use lip/o (fat) to build a word that means fat cell.

lipocyte

What is the term that means fatty tumor?

lipoma

Which of the following describes an abscess?

localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

The medical term for a freckle is:

macule

Build a word that means excision of the nail(s).

onychectomy

What is a tumor of the nail (or nailbed) called?

onychoma

Build a word that means softening of the nail(s).

onychomalacia

Use onych/o (nail) to build a word that means softening of the nails.

onychomalacia

Warts, moles, and pimples are skin lesions called:

papules

Which word is paired with its correct definition?

petechia: minute hemorrhagic spot of skin

What is the term used to describe a skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure?

pressure ulcer

A person who has psoriasis will experience:

pruritus

A chronic skin disease, usually marked by itchy, scaly, red patches covered by silvery gray scales, is known as:

psoriasis

An example of a lesion containing pus that is usually less than 1 cm in diameter is a(n):

pustule

The contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite is:

scabies

A patient needs a skin biopsy to check for possible cancer. What is the abbreviation for skin biopsy?

skin bx

Which condition is treated by a dermatologist?

skin disorder

What is a scratch?

skin test that identifies suspected allergens

What is the term for the layer of loose connective tissue that lies beneath the dermis?

subcutaneous

What does an overproduction of the sudoriferous glands produce?

sweat

A fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body is known as:

tinea

Use trich/o (hair) to build a word that means disease of the hair.

trichopathy

A bx is used to confirm or establish a diagnosis.

true

Basal cell carcinoma is a rare type of malignant skin cancer.

true

Dermabrasion is used to remove acne scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles.

true

Leukemia is a disease of unrestrained growth of immature white blood cells.

true

Scabies is a contagious skin disease.

true

The scratch test is synonymous with the prick test.

true

Warts are also known as:

verrucae

Plantar warts, or verrucae, are caused by:

viruses

What condition is caused by a virus?

warts

Which term means yellow skin?

xanthoderma

Which skin condition is caused by high levels of cholesterol?

xanthoma

What is the term for the condition of excessive dryness of skin?

xeroderma

Which term means dry skin? xanthoderma xeroderma scleroderma melanoderma erythroderma

xeroderma