Unit 3

Question 1

Cutane/o

Answer 1

Skin

Question 2

Derm/o

Answer 2

Skin

Question 3

Dermat/o

Answer 3

Skin

Question 4

Hidr/o

Answer 4

Sweat

Question 5

Lip/o

Answer 5

Fat, Lipid

Question 6

Melan/o

Answer 6

Black color, Dark

Question 7

Myc/o

Answer 7

Fungus

Question 8

Onych/o

Answer 8

Fingernail or toenail

Question 9

Pil/o

Answer 9

Hair

Question 10

Py/o

Answer 10

Pus

Question 11

Rhytid/o

Answer 11

Wrinkle

Question 12

Seb/o

Answer 12

Sebum

Question 13

Urtic/o

Answer 13

Rash, Hives

Question 14

Xer/o

Answer 14

Dry

Question 15

A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin

Answer 15

Albinism

Question 16

The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp; also known as baldness

Answer 16

Alopecia

Question 17

Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin; also known as a lid lift.

Answer 17

Blepharoplasty

Question 18

A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark.

Answer 18

Capillary hemangioma

Question 19

A cluster of connected furuncles (boils).

Answer 19

Carbuncle

Question 20

An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues.

Answer 20

Cellulitis

Question 21

is a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face.

Answer 21

Chloasma

Question 22

A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound; plural, cicatrices.

Answer 22

Cicatrix

Question 23

A noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle; also known as a blackhead; plural, comedones.

Answer 23

Comedo

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Debridement

Question 25

Inflammation of the skin.

Answer 25

Dermatitis

Question 26

Profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating.

Answer 26

Diaphoresis

Question 27

Atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer.

Answer 27

Dysplastic nevi

Question 28

A large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin; plural, ecchymoses.

Answer 28

Ecchymosis

Question 29

A form of persistent or recurring dermatitis characterized by redness, itching, and dryness with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

Answer 29

Eczema

Question 30

Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.

Answer 30

Erythema

Question 31

Inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area on men.

Answer 31

Folliculitis

Question 32

Large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; also known as boils.

Answer 32

Furuncles

Question 33

A small knotlike swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis.

Answer 33

Granuloma

Question 34

A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

Answer 34

Hematoma

Question 35

Excessive bodily and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern.

Answer 35

Hirsutism

Question 36

A highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.

Answer 36

Impetigo

Question 37

An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision.

Answer 37

Keloid

Question 38

Any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin; plural, keratoses.

Answer 38

Keratosis

Question 39

A discolored, flat spot, such as a freckle, that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

Answer 39

Macule

Question 40

A type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes.

Answer 40

Malignant melanoma

Question 41

A benign, superficial, wart like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body, such as in the bladder.

Answer 41

Papilloma

Question 42

A small, raised, red lesion, such as an insect bite, that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter.

Answer 42

Papule

Question 43

An infestation with lice.

Answer 43

Pediculosis

Question 44

an inflammation that gives unpleasant sensation that evokes the feeling of wanting to scratch or itchy skin

Answer 44

Pruritis

Question 45

A common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks.

Answer 45

Psoriasis

Question 46

A chronic condition of unknown cause, characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels.

Answer 46

Rosacea

Question 47

A skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites that cause small, itchy bumps and blisters by burrowing into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs.

Answer 47

Scabies

Question 48

An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened.

Answer 48

Scleroderma

Question 49

A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails; also known as ringworm.

Answer 49

Tinea

Question 50

Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus; also known as warts; singular, verruca.

Answer 50

Verrucae

Question 51

is a skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes. Vitiligo causes irregular patches of white skin, a process known as depigmentation.

Answer 51

Vitiligo

Question 52

A small bump that itches and can appear as a symptom of an allergic reaction; a welt.

Answer 52

Wheal

Question 53

Erythr/o

Answer 53

Red

Question 54

Kerat/o

Answer 54

Horny, Hard

Question 55

Pedicul/o

Answer 55

Lice