Medical Terminology

Question 1

both, two

Answer 1

bi-

Question 2

skin

Answer 2

derm-

Question 3

relating to blood

Answer 3

heme-

Question 4

the formation of cells or tissue

Answer 4

-plasia

Question 5

development, growth

Answer 5

-trophy

Question 6

a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or mucous membrane

Answer 6

Abrasion

Question 7

an accumulation of pus within the tissues of the body as a result of the body’s defense against infection

Answer 7

Abscess

Question 8

removal of a portion of tissue for further examination for diagnostic purposes

Answer 8

Biopsy

Question 9

abnormal growth or development of an organ or tissue

Answer 9

Dysplasia

Question 10

the rupture of blood vessels under the skin; bruising

Answer 10

Ecchymosis -

Question 11

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts.

Answer 11

Edema -

Question 12

the outer, thicker layer of the skin

Answer 12

Epidermis –

Question 13

Skin redness

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Erythema

Question 14

a collection of blood in a tissue that clots and then becomes encapsulated by connective tissue

Answer 14

Hematoma

Question 15

also known as icterus; it is the yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes due to an accumulation of bilirubin

Answer 15

Jaundice