med term 2 Chapter 12 - Flashcards

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________________ = red

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erythr/o

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_______________ = skin

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cutane/o

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_______________ = wrinkle

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rhytid/o

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______________ = sweat

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hidr/o

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_______________ = rash

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urtic/o

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_______________ = horny, hard

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kerat/o

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______________ = skin

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dermat/o

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_____________ = melan/o

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black, dark

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______________ = fat, lipid

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lip/o

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______________ = lice

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pedicul/o

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_____________ = fungus

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myc/o

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_____________ = hairy, rough

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hirsut/o

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______________ = sebum

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seb/o

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______________ = nail

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onych/o

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______________ = dry

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xer/o

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An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissue is known as ____________.

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cellulitis

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Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer are known as _____________.

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dysplastic nevi

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The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas is known as ____________.

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alopecia areata

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A/An _____________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

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hematoma

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The term __________ means profuse sweating.

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diaphoresis

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

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cicatrix

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A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter is known as a/an ________________.

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bulla

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The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is called ___________.

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debridement

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A _________________ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis.

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second-degree

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Commonly known as warts, _____________ are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus.

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verrucae

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

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granuloma

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An infestation of body lice is known as ______________.

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pediculosis

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

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erythema

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

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scales

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

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carbuncle

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The term meaning producing or containing pus is _____________.

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purulent

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The term meaning a fungal infection of the nail is _______________.

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onychomycosis

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

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gangrene

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

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albinism

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

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urticaria

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_________________: the term pertaining to the skin.

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cutaneous

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_____________ is a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands result in an excessive amount of sebum.

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seborrhea

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_____________ is the condition of lacking sweat in response to heat.

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Anhidrosis

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_____________ is the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women.

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Hirsutism

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____________ is the complete or partial loss of hair.

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Alopecia

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______________ is known as spoon nail, and it is often an indication of iron-deficiency anemia.

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koilonychia

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_______________ means ingrown toenail.

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Onychocryptosis

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______________ any fungal infection of a fingernail or toenail.

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Onychomycosis

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____________ is an inflammation of the skin.

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Dermatitis

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______________ is an autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissue become thickened and hardened.

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Scleroderma

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_____________ are itchy wheals, also known as hives, caused by an allergic reaction.

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Urticaria

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_______________ is excessively dry skin.

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Xeroderma

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_______________ is an infestation with lice.

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Pediculosis

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Which substance produces itching when released in response to allergens?

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histamine

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Which two terms describe a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin?

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exfoliative dermatitis

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Which skin condition results from the destruction of the melanocytes, causing irregular patches of white skin?

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vitiligo

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Which condition can be treated by lasers?

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rhinophyma

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Which term describes the keratin plate covering the dorsal surface of the last bone of each toe and finger?

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unguis

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Which layer of the skin contains connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, and nerve fibers?

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dermis

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Which term means a flat, vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood capillaries?

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port-wine stain

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Which term means the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women?

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hirsutism

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Which term describes a small, raised red lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter?

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papule

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Which condition is also known as an ingrown toenail?

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onychocryptosis

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Which procedure is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from face to eliminate wrinkles?

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rhytidectomy

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Which term describes an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material?

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cyst

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Which term is also known as itching?

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pruritus

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Which term describes a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin?

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actinic keratosis

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Which type of burn involves blisters and damage to the epidermis and dermis?

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second-degree burns

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Which procedure is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction?

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liposuction

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Which condition is a persistent form of dermatitis that is usually characterized by redness, itching, and dryness?

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eczema

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Which term describes the curving of the nails usually associated with a chronic lack of oxygen caused by coronary or pulmonary disease?

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clubbing

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Which condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation?

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gangrene

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Which condition is commonly known as night sweats?

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sleep hyperhidrosis

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Which form of skin cancer begins as a malignant tumor of the epithelium?

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squamous cell carcinoma

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A/An ____________ is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

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abscess

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Which procedure is used to treat spider veins?

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sclerotherapy

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Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk?

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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Which lesions are large, tender, swollen areas caused by staphylococcal infection around hair follicles?

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furuncles

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Bethany Nolan complained of excessively dry skin. Her dermatologist described this condition as ___________.

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xeroderma

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Rodney Todd is bald. The medical term for this condition is __________.

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alopecia

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Maggie Simmons bites her fingernails. The medical term for this condition is _______________.

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onychophagia

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A/An ____________ is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.

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crust

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The patient was treated for a skin infection caused by an infestation with itch mite. This condition is called _________________.

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scabies

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Ms. Van Higgins confided in her best friend that she'd had a lid lift. The medical term for this procedure is a/an _______________.

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blepharoplasty

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Mr. Clarkson was treated for ______________. This skin disorder is characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks.

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psoriasis

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Mrs. Franklin was diagnosed as having ___________________. This condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk, as well as joint pain.

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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Alice is allergic to latex, so wearing latex gloves causes _______________.

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contact dermatitis

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Angelina has the condition of lacking sweat in response to heat. The medical term for this condition is ______________.

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anhidrosis

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Rosita has ________________, which is an infection of the skinfold around her fingernail.

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paronychia

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A superficial bacterial infection of the hair shafts in areas with extensive sweat glands is known as __________________.

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trichomycosis axillaris

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Jimmy hurt himself when he bumped into a closed door. This injury, which did not break the skin, was discolored and very painful. This is known as a/an _____________.

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contusion

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A/An ______________ is a discolored flat spot, such as a freckle, that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

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macule

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The Curtis baby was born with a soft, raised, pink vascular birthmark. This is known as a capillary __________________.

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hemangioma

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The condition known as ________________ is a group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin.

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ichthyosis

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The technique used to treat skin cancer in which individual layers of cancerous tissue are removed one at a time and examined under a microscope until all cancerous tissue has been removed is known as ______________.

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Mohs' surgery

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A/An _____________ is an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision.

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keloid

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As she was sliding into third base, Peggy scraped her knee. This type of injury is known as a/an _______________.

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abrasion

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A small knotlike swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis is known as a/an ______________.

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granuloma

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A/An ________________ is any skin growth, such as a callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin.

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keratosis

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______________ is caused by group A strep bacteria, also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

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Necrotizing fasciitis

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The condition known as _____________ are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer.

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dysplastic nevi

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Mr. Hendrix has a condition characterized by hyperplasia (overgrowth) of the tissues of his nose. This condition is known as ________________.

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rhinophyma

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_________________, also known as warts, are small, hard skin lesions.

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Verrucae

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Curettage is the removal of material from the surface by scraping.

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true

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Pruritus means containing pus.

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false

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Gangrene is tissue death.

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true

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Dermatosis is a general term used to describe skin lesions that are associated with inflammation.

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false

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An ulcer is an open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges.

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true

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Heparin is released in response to an allergic reaction.

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false

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Electrolysis is the use of an electric current to destroy hair follicles.

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true

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The combining form ONYCH/O means hair

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false

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Hair follicles are the sacs that hold the root of the hair fibers.

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true

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Collagen is a tough, yet flexible, fibrous protein material found in the skin and in the bones, carilage, tendons, and ligaments.

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true

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a malignant skin condition caused by too much exposure to sunlight.

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false

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A papilloma is a benign, superficial wartlike growth on epithelial tissue.

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true

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Folliculitis is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles.

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false

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Chloasma is also known as the mask of prenancy.

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true

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Botox injections permanently remove frown lines.

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false

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A cyst is an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material.

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true

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Diaphoresis is also known as heat rash.

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false

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

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false

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Melanin produces spots of color such as freckles and age spots.

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true

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Anhidrosis is the abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat.

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true

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The combining form XERO means to copy or duplicate.

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false

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Electrodesiccation is a surgical technique in which tissue is destroyed using an electric spark.

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true

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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination.

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true

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A rhytidectomy is a treatment for spider veins.

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false

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Pediculosis is also known as athlete's foot.

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false

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