Medical Terminology CH 3

Which pairs are synonymous? A. diaphoresis—sudoresis B. adipectomy—adenectomy C. adenoma—onychoma D. xeroderma—scleroderma E. leukemia—leukocytopenia

A. diaphoresis—sudoresis

Which word is paired with the correct definition? A. instrument to cut the skin B. onychoma: hernia of nail bed C. petechia: minute hemorrhagic spot of skin D. sclerosis: softening E. vulgaris: rare

C. petechia: minute hemorrhagic spot of skin

Which are synonyms? A. xeroderma—scleroderma B. onychoma—adenoma C. scleroderma—ichthyosis D. hidrosis—hidropoiesis E. allograft—xenograft

D. hidrosis—hidropoiesis

True or false: Alopecia is also known as chloasma

False

Incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, followed by the drainage of its contents

I&D

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

True

True or false: Scabies is a contagious skin disease

True

True or false: The plural form of a verruca (wart) is verrucas.

True

True or false: The scratch test is synonymous with the prick test

True

skin: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

a. Cutane/o

A carbuncle is a(n):

abscess

Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

acne

Absence or loss of hair; also called baldness

alopecia

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

alopecia

Drugs that treat sin 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

Sweat: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

b. Hidr/o

The abbreviation bx means:

biopsy

Vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter

bulla

water: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

c. Hydr/o

Metastasis is a term that means:

cells travel to remote regions of the body

The medical term for a blackhead is:

comedo

dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead

comedo

The pharmacological treatment for skin inflammation is:

corticosteroids

Use of subfreezing temperature to destroy abnormal tissue cells

cryosurgery

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

cyst

dry, scaly: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

d. Ichthy/o

Removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound or burn site to prevent infection and facilitate healing

debridement

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

debridement

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

dermabrasion

A physician who specializes in treating skin diseases is a(n):

dermatologist

A fungal infection of the skin is known as:

dermatomycosis

A condition of profuse sweating is called:

diaphoresis

In the word ichthyosis, the root ichthy means:

dry, scaly

horny tissue; hard; cornea: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

e. Kerat/o

redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

eczema

Process in which high-frequency electrical sparks are used to dehydrate and destroy diseased tissue

electrodessication

The medical term for red blood cells is:

erythrocytes

A characteristic sign of 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

fat: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

f. Lip/o

Small slit or crack-like sore that extends into the dermal area

fissure

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

fissure

black: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

g. Melan/o

Fungus: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

h. Myc/o

A person diagnosed with trichopathy has a disease of the:

hair

A diagnosis of scleroderma means the skin is:

hardened

Excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women

hirsutism

nail: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

i. Onych/o

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

impetigo

Bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and form crusts

impetigo

Dermatitis is the medical term that means:

inflammation of the skin

What is a dermatome?

instrument to cut the skin

Cyanosis of the skin may be caused by:

insufficient oxygen in the blood

Pruritus of the hands means that the patient suffers from:

itching of the hands

hair: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

j. Pil/o

pus: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

k. py/o

Skin is relatively waterproof because of:

keratin

Horny growth on the skin, such as a callus

keratosis

Hardening; sclera (white of eye): a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

l. scler/o

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

leukoderma

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

leukoplakia

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

sebum, sebaceous: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

m. seb/o

Flat, pigmented, circumscribed area of the skin; also known as freckles, flat mole, or rash

macule

The medical term for freckle is:

macule, macula

A malignant black tumor of the skin is called:

melanoma

scale: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

n. squam/o

Dry: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

o. xer/o

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

onychoma

Softening: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

p. -malacia

Warts, moles, and pimples are skin lesions called:

papules

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhagic spot of the skin

petechia

Skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure over the affected area; also called bedsore

pressure ulcer

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

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

pustule

resembling: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

q. -oid

Disease: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

r. -pathy

carrying, transmission: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

s. -phoresis

Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite

scabies

The contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite is:

scabies

Which condition is treated by a dermatologists?

skin disorder

layer of loose connective tissue that lies beneath the dermis

subcutaneous

What does an overproduction of the sudoriferous glands produce?

sweat

surgical repair: a. Cutane/o b. Hidr/o c. Hydr/o d. Ichthy/o e. Kerat/o f. Lip/o g. Melan/o h. Myc/o i. Onych/o j. Pil/o k. py/o l. scler/o m. seb/o n. squam/o o. xer/o p. -malacia q. -oid r. -pathy s. -phoresis t. -plasty

t. -plasty

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

tinea

Plantar warts, or verrucae, are caused by:

viruses

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

vitiligo

Localized loss of skin pigmentation is:

vitiligo

What condition is defined as a localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches?

vitiligo

Rounded epidermal growth caused by a virus

wart

What condition is caused by a virus?

warts

Medical term that means yellow skin

xanthoderma

Which skin condition is caused by high levels of cholesterol?

xanthoma

Skin transplanted from a foreign donor (usually a pig) to a human

xenograft

Condition of excessive dryness of skin

xeroderma