M2 Part B

Question 1

skin

Answer 1

outer covering of the body

Question 2

epidermis

Answer 2

outermost, nonvascular layer of the skin

Question 3

dermis

Answer 3

underneath the epidermis, has blood supply, nerves, and glands

Question 4

subcutaneous

Answer 4

layer underneath the dermis, contains fat tissue, fascia, blood supply, nerves

Question 5

carcinoma

Answer 5

a malignant growth made of epithelial cells

Question 6

keratosis

Answer 6

callus-like growth

Question 7

melanoma

Answer 7

malignant mole consisting of pigment-forming cells; usually black and abnormally shaped

Question 8

nevus

Answer 8

a highly pigmented area on the skin such as a mole or freckle, can be either flat or raised

Question 9

acne vulgaris

Answer 9

bacterial infection characterized by pimples

Question 10

carbuncle, furuncle

Answer 10

a painful local purulent inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, AKA boil

Question 11

cellulitis

Answer 11

inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, bacterial, caused by a break in the skin

Question 12

impetigo

Answer 12

skin disease caused by staph infection, characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts; highly infectious

Question 13

MRSA

Answer 13

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; may be benign or cause any range of infections

Question 14

rosacea

Answer 14

common skin condition characterized by redness of the nose and cheeks, develops into small pus-filled bumps

Question 15

herpes (HSV-1)

Answer 15

AKA cold sores; can reoccur throughout life, caused by the herpes simplex virus

Question 16

herpes (HSV-2)

Answer 16

AKA genital herpes; can reoccur throughout life, considered an STD, can negatively affect childbirth, caused by the herpes simplex virus

Question 17

herpes zoster

Answer 17

AKA shingles; affects only those who have had chicken pox at some point in their lives, usually appears in 60s, very painful.

Question 18

tinea

Answer 18

a fungal infection of the skin, such as athletes foot or ringworm.

Question 19

Lyme disease

Answer 19

tick borne disease that causes a bull’s-eye rash

Question 20

psoriasis

Answer 20

An autoimmune disease characterized by redness and silvery scales; most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees

Question 21

syphilis

Answer 21

An STD of bacterial origin, can be life threatening if not treated

Question 22

varicella

Answer 22

AKA chicken pox; very contagious disease, causes an itchy blister-like rash and other symptoms

Question 23

albinism

Answer 23

condition of lacking all pigment of the skin, can include eyes and hair

Question 24

alopecia

Answer 24

refers to loss of hair, can be autoimmune or from chemo

Question 25

callus

Answer 25

a thickening of an area of skin

Question 26

cyst

Answer 26

a closed sac with a distinct membrane, usually within the body

Question 27

ecchymosis

Answer 27

AKA bruise; the escape of blood into surrounding tissues from ruptured blood vessels

Question 28

erythema

Answer 28

abnormal redness of the skin

Question 29

fissure

Answer 29

a small break or slit in tissue

Question 30

laceration

Answer 30

a large gash, a torn and ragged wound

Question 31

macule

Answer 31

a flat patch of skin that is altered in color

Question 32

papule

Answer 32

a small solid elevation of the skin

Question 33

paronychia

Answer 33

inflammation of the cuticle, often with infection

Question 34

ulcer

Answer 34

a break in skin with loss of surface tissue

Question 34

pustule

Answer 34

a small elevation of the skin containing pus and having an inflamed base

Question 35

decubitus ulcer

Answer 35

AKA pressure ulcer; damage to an area of skin caused by consistent pressure on an area of skin over a period of time

Question 36

urticaria

Answer 36

AKA hives; an allergic disorder marked by raised red patches of skin and itching

Question 37

vesicle

Answer 37

AKA blister; a small bubble of skin containing watery liquid

Question 38

vitiligo

Answer 38

a progressive skin disorder caused by the destruction of melanocytes, marked by distinct white spots of skin

Question 39

biopsy

Answer 39

the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids for examination

Question 40

debridement

Answer 40

the surgical removal of damaged tissue to aid in healing

Question 41

antihistamine

Answer 41

A substance that blocks histamine production in the body

Question 42

eczema

Answer 42

Red inflammation of the skin, sometimes means the same as dermatitis

Question 43

nodule

Answer 43

A small but solid rounded prominence

Question 44

lesion

Answer 44

a general term for a "sore" on the skin

Question 45

anesthetic

Answer 45

A substance that can provide numbness

Question 46

hidr/o-

Answer 46

sweat

Question 47

cutane/o-

Answer 47

skin, much like dermat/o

Question 48

dermat/o-

Answer 48

skin, much like cutane/o

Question 49

myc/o-

Answer 49

fungus

Question 50

onych/o-

Answer 50

fingernail/toenail