Chapter 4- Words not built from word parts

Question 1

Cauterization

Answer 1

Destruction of tissue with a hot or cold instruments, electric current, or caustic substance. (also called cautery)

Question 2

Cryosurgery

Answer 2

Destruction of tissue by using extreme cold. Often by using liquid nitrogen.

Question 3

Debridement

Answer 3

Removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound.

Question 4

Dermabrasion

Answer 4

Procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material such as sandpaper.

Question 5

Excision

Answer 5

Removal by cutting.

Question 6

Incision

Answer 6

Surgical cut or wound produced by a sharp instrument.

Question 7

Incision and Drainage (I&D)

Answer 7

Surgical cut made to allow free flow or withdraw of fluids from a lesion, wound, or cavity.

Question 8

Laser Surgery

Answer 8

Procedure using an instrument that emits a high-powered beam of light used to cut, burn, vaporize, or destroy.

Question 9

Mohs Surgery

Answer 9

Technique of microscopically controlled serial excisions of a skin cancer.

Question 10

Suturing

Answer 10

To stitch edges of a wound surgically.

Question 11

Abscess

Answer 11

Localized collection of pus.

Question 12

Acne

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Albinism

Answer 13

Congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Question 14

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

Answer 14

Epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis. It seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure.

Question 15

Carbuncle

Answer 15

Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria.

Question 16

Contusion

Answer 16

Injury with no break in the skin. Characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration. (Also called a bruise)

Question 17

Fissure

Answer 17

Slit or crack-like sore in the skin.

Question 18

Furuncle

Answer 18

Painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in hair follicle. (Also called a boil)

Question 19

Gangrene

Answer 19

Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasions. (A form of necrosis)

Question 20

Herpes

Answer 20

Inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters.

Question 21

Infection

Answer 21

Invasion of pathogens in body tissue.

Question 22

Laceration

Answer 22

Torn ragged-edged wound.

Question 23

Lesion

Answer 23

Any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease. It is a broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors.

Question 24

MRSA Infection

Answer 24

Invasion of body tissue by methicillin (Penicillin)-resistant staphylococcus aureus.

Question 25

Psoriasis

Answer 25

Chronic kin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales.

Question 26

Scleroderma

Answer 26

Disease characterized by chronic hardening (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs.

Question 27

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SqCCA)

Answer 27

Malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue.

Question 28

Tinea

Answer 28

Fugal infection of the skin. The fungi may infect keratin of the skin, hair, and nails. (Also known as ringworm or athletes foot)

Question 29

Urtucaria

Answer 29

Itchy skin eruption composed of wheals (an individual hive) of varying sizes and shapes. (Hives)

Question 30

Alopecia

Answer 30

Loss of hair.

Question 31

Cicatrix

Answer 31

Scar.

Question 32

Cyst

Answer 32

Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material.

Question 33

Diaphoresis

Answer 33

Sweating.

Question 34

Ecchymosis (pl. ecchymoses)

Answer 34

Escape of blood into skin or mucus membranes causing a small flat, purple or blue discoloration.

Question 35

Edema

Answer 35

Puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid.

Question 36

Erthema

Answer 36

Redness.

Question 37

Induration

Answer 37

Abnormal hard spots.

Question 38

Jaundice

Answer 38

Condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin. ( Also called xanthoderma)

Question 39

Nevus (pl. Nevi)

Answer 39

Circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black, or flesh color. (mole)

Question 40

Nodule

Answer 40

Small knot-like mass that can be felt by touch.

Question 41

Petechia (pl. petechiae)

Answer 41

Pinpoint skin hemorrhage.

Question 42

Pruritus

Answer 42

Itching.

Question 43

Pressure Ulcer (decub)

Answer 43

Erosion of skin caused by prolonged pressure.

Question 44

Ulcer

Answer 44

Erosion of skin or mucus membrane.

Question 45

Vesicle

Answer 45

Small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid. (also called a blister)