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