medical term

Question 1

A/An __________ is a small, raised red lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter and does not contain pus.

Answer 1

Papule (PAP-youl)

Question 2

______________ is a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin.

Answer 2

Exfoliative dermatitis (ecks-FOH-lee-ay-tiv der-mah-TYE-tis)

Question 3

____, also known as onychitis, is an inflammation of the bed of the nail that often results in the loss of the nail.

Answer 3

Onychia (oh-NICK-ee-ah)

Question 4

A/An _______________________ is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin.

Answer 4

Actinic keratosis (ack-TIN-ick kerr-ah-TOH-sis)

Question 5

The term ____________________ is an infestation with lice.

Answer 5

Pediculosis (pee-dick-you-LOH-sis)

Question 6

____ is redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.

Answer 6

Erythema (er-ih-THEE-mah)

Question 7

A/An ____________, also known as a welt, is a small bump that itches.

Answer 7

Wheal (WHEEL)

Question 8

____________ is an acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks.

Answer 8

Cellulitis (sell-you-LYE-tis)

Question 9

The term ____________________ means abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.

Answer 9

Erythroderma (eh-rith-roh-DER-mah)

Question 10

______________________ is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin.

Answer 10

Ichthyosis (ick-thee-OH-sis)

Question 11

A/An ____ is an injury to underlying tissues without breaking the skin and is characterized by discoloration and pain.

Answer 11

Contusion (kon-TOO-zhun)

Question 12

____________ is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing.

Answer 12

Debridement (dah-BREED-ment)

Question 13

A/An _______________ is a cluster of connected furuncles (boils).

Answer 13

Carbuncle (KAR-bung-kul)

Question 14

The term _______________ describes an inflammation of the skin.

Answer 14

Dermatitis (der-mah-TYE-tis)

Question 15

_______, also known as a facelift, is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face to eliminate wrinkles.

Answer 15

Rhytidectomy (rit-ih-DECK-toh-mee)

Question 16

_________________ is an autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen.

Answer 16

Scleroderma (sklehr-oh-DER-mah)

Question 17

A/An ____________________ is a large blister that is larger than 1/2 centimeter in diameter.

Answer 17

Bulla (BULL-ah)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Keloid (KEE-loid)

Question 19

____ is/are the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern.

Answer 19

Hirsutism (HER-soot-izm)

Question 20

____ is an acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail.

Answer 20

Paronychia (par-oh-NICK-ee-ah)

Question 21

____means producing or containing pus.

Answer 21

Purulent (PYOU-roo-lent)

Question 22

A/An ____ is a malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis.

Answer 22

Basal cell carcinoma (BAYS-al)

Question 23

____________________ is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk.

Answer 23

Systemic lupus erythematosus (sis-TEH-mik LOO-pus er-ih-thee-mah-TOH-sus) (SLE)

Question 24

______________ is an inflammation of the hair follicles. This condition is especially common on arms, legs, and in the beard area of men.

Answer 24

Folliculitis (foh-lick-you-LYE-tis)

Question 25

__________, also known as painful fat syndrome, is a chronic abnormal condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs.

Answer 25

Lipedema (lip-eh-DEE-mah)

Question 26

____________________ is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.

Answer 26

Impetigo (im-peh-TYE-goh)

Question 27

______________________, also known as spoon nail, is a malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon.

Answer 27

Koilonychia (koy-loh-NICK-ee-ah)

Question 28

________ is the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Answer 28

Purpura (PUR-pew-rah)

Question 29

___________ , also known as hives, is/are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction.

Answer 29

Urticaria (ur-tih-KARE-ee-ah)

Question 30

A ________________, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark.

Answer 30

Capillary hemangioma (KAP-uh-ler-ee hee-man-jee-OH-mah)

Question 31

The term ____________________ is commonly known as baldness.

Answer 31

Alopecia (al-oh-PEE-shee-ah)

Question 32

____________ is/are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer.

Answer 32

Dysplastic nevi (dis-PLAS-tick NEE-vye)

Question 33

____________, also known as itching, is associated with most forms of dermatitis.

Answer 33

Pruritus (proo-RYE-tus)

Question 34

___________, is/are overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum.

Answer 34

Seborrhea (seb-oh-REE-ah)

Question 35

A/An ____ is/are a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle often associated with acne vulgaris.

Answer 35

Comedo (KOM-eh-doh)

Question 36

A/An ____________________ is a benign fatty tumor under the skin that causes a bump.

Answer 36

Lipoma (lih-POH-mah)