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Question 1

cutaneous*

Answer 1

relating to or affecting the skin

Question 2

dermatitis*

Answer 2

inflammation of the skin

Question 3

erythroderma*

Answer 3

abnormal redness of the skin surface

Question 4

scleroderma*

Answer 4

autoimmune disorder in which connective tissues become thickened & hardened & lead to thickened & hardened skin

Question 5

hidrosis*

Answer 5

production & excretion of perspiration

Question 6

anhidrosis*

Answer 6

inability to sweat normally

Question 7

hirsutism*

Answer 7

presence of excessive body & facial hair in women

Question 8

keratosis*

Answer 8

any skin growth in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin (wart or callus)

Question 9

lipedema*

Answer 9

chronic abnormal condition characterized by the accumulation of fat & fluid in tissues just under the skin of hips & legs

Question 10

lipectomy*

Answer 10

surgical removal of fat from beneath the skin

Question 11

melanoma*

Answer 11

type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

Question 12

melanin*

Answer 12

pigment that determines the color of the skin

Question 13

onychomycosis*

Answer 13

fungal infection of the nail

Question 14

eumycetoma*

Answer 14

chronic cutaneous & subcutaneous fungal infection

Question 15

koilonychia*

Answer 15

malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave

Question 16

onychocryptosis*

Answer 16

painful condition in which an edge of a toenail is overgrown by the nail fold

Question 17

paronychia*

Answer 17

acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

Question 18

capillary hemangioma*

Answer 18

soft raised pink or red vascular birthmark

Question 19

pyoderma*

Answer 19

any acute inflammatory, pus forming bacterial skin infection

Question 20

rhytidectomy*

Answer 20

surgical removal of excess skin & fat from the face

Question 21

seborrhea*

Answer 21

overactivity of the sebaceous glands resulting in excessive amount of sebum

Question 22

sebaceous cyst*

Answer 22

a closed sac under the skin that is filled with yellowish fluid

Question 23

urticaria*

Answer 23

small itchy bumps caused by an allergic reaction

Question 24

xeroderma*

Answer 24

excessively dry skin

Question 25

albinism*

Answer 25

genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in skin, hair, and irises of the eyes

Question 26

alopecia*

Answer 26

partial or complete loss of hair

Question 27

bulla*

Answer 27

large blister

Question 28

carbuncle*

Answer 28

cluster of connected boils

Question 29

cellulitis*

Answer 29

acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues

Question 30

chloasma*

Answer 30

a pigmentation disorder in which brownish spots appear on the face; often associated with pregnancy

Question 31

cicatrix*

Answer 31

a scar from a healing wound

Question 32

comedo*

Answer 32

noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum & keratin in a hair follicle

Question 33

debridement*

Answer 33

removal of dirt or foreign objects, damaged tissue, & cellular debris from a wound

Question 34

diaphoresis*

Answer 34

profuse sweating

Question 35

dysplastic nevi*

Answer 35

atypical moles that can grow into skin cancer

Question 36

ecchymosis*

Answer 36

large irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding underneath the skin

Question 37

eczema*

Answer 37

chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, bumpy skin

Question 38

erythema*

Answer 38

redness of skin due to capillary dilation

Question 39

exanthem*

Answer 39

widespread rash

Question 40

folliculitis*

Answer 40

inflammation of the hair follicles

Question 41

furuncles*

Answer 41

large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands

Question 42

granuloma*

Answer 42

small knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis

Question 43

hematoma*

Answer 43

a swelling of clotted blood trapped in tissues & usually caused by injuries

Question 44

ichthyosis*

Answer 44

a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry thickened and scaly skin

Question 45

impetigo*

Answer 45

highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules

Question 46

keloid*

Answer 46

abnormally raised or thickened scar expanding beyond the boundaries of the original incision

Question 47

macule*

Answer 47

discolored flat spot such as a freckle or flat mole

Question 48

necrotizing fasciitis*

Answer 48

a severe infection caused by strep bacteria that causes tissue death & inflammation of the fascia

Question 49

papilloma*

Answer 49

benign superficial wart-like growth on epithelial tissue or in the body

Question 50

papule*

Answer 50

small raised red lesion that does not contain pus

Question 51

pediculosis*

Answer 51

infestation with lice

Question 52

petechiae*

Answer 52

small pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin

Question 53

pruritus*

Answer 53

itching associated with dermatitis

Question 54

psoriasis*

Answer 54

kin disorder with red papules covered with silvery scales on elbows and knees

Question 55

purpura*

Answer 55

appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin resulting from bleeding underneath the skin

Question 56

purulent*

Answer 56

producing or containing pus

Question 57

rosacea*

Answer 57

a chronic condition usually in people with fair skin characterized by tiny red pimples & broken blood vessels

Question 58

scabies*

Answer 58

skin infection with small itchy bumps & blisters caused by mites burrowing into skin to lay eggs

Question 59

lupus*

Answer 59

autoimmune disorder characterized by red scaly rash on the face & upper trunk

Question 60

tinea*

Answer 60

a fungal infection that can grow on the skin hair

Question 61

verrucae*

Answer 61

small hard skin lesions caused by human papillomavirus

Question 62

vitiligo*

Answer 62

irregular patches of white skin

Question 63

wheal*

Answer 63

small bump that itches