Chap. 12 Skin: The Integumentary System Homework

pediculosis

An infestation of body lice is known as __________.

urticaria

Commonly known as hives, _________ are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction.

scales

Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are a known as __________.

necrotizing fasciitis

Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, causes _______.

basal cell

The lesions of ______ carcinoma tend to bleed easily.

onychocryptosis

The medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail is _______.

carbuncle

A cluster of connected boils is known as a/an __________.

b

A keratosis is an abnormally raised scar. a. True b. False

granuloma

A __________ is a small, knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis.

albinsim

A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises is known as ________.

cicatrix

A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called a __________.

b

A skin tag is a malignant skin enlargement commonly found on older patients. a. True b. False

laceration

A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound is known as a ______.

a

An actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin. a. True b. False

a

Lipedema, which is also known as painful fat syndrome, affects mostly women. a. True b. False

Melan/o - black,dark pedicul/o - lice dermat/o - skin lip/o - fat, lipid kerat/o - horny, hard

Match the definitions with the word stems.

a

The arrector pili cause the raised areas of skin known as goose bumps. a. True b. False

impetigo

The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is known as _______. This highly contagious condition commonly occurs in children.

erythema

The term __________ is used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries.

onychomycosis

The term meaning a fungal infection of the nail is

purulent

The term meaning producing or containing pus is ________.

gangrene

Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction is known as ________.