Definitions 2

Question 1

aka “flesh-eating bacteria”. A Group A strep.

Answer 1

Necrotizing fasciitis

Question 2

A disease of the skin characterized by itching and flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales.

Answer 2

Psoriasis

Question 3

aka “localized collection of pus”. A closed-pocket containing pus that is caused by bacterial infection.

Answer 3

Abscess

Question 4

An inflammation of the nail bed that usually results in the loss of the nail.

Answer 4

Onychia

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Granuloma

Question 6

Used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries

Answer 6

Erythema

Question 7

Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells

Answer 7

Scales

Question 8

aka “A cluster of connected boils”

Answer 8

Carbuncle

Question 9

Aka “producing or containing pus”

Answer 9

Purulent

Question 10

aka “fungal infection of the nail”

Answer 10

Onychomycosis

Question 11

An inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common in the limbs and in the beard area of men

Answer 11

Folliculitis