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Integumentary Syst.
Medical Terminology Chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A type of epithelial cell in the epidermis is: | Squamous |
| Dermis refers to: | thick layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis |
| A hard protein material found in the epidermis is: | Keratin |
| Structural protein found in the epidermis and connective tissue is: | collagen |
| Xer/o means: | Dry |
| Absence of pigment in the skin is known as: | Albinism |
| Inflammation of the soft tissue around the nail is called: | Paronychia |
| Medical term for profuse sweating is: | Diaphoresis |
| Medical term for itching is: | Pruritus |
| Moles that can develop into malignant melanomas are: | Dysplastic |
| Bed sores,break in continuity of skin is: | Deucubitis Ulcer |
| A fat cell is called: | Lipocyte |
| The half moon shaped white area at the base of the nail is called the: | Lunula |
| A black pigment found in the epidermis is: | Melanin |
| The deepest region of the epidermis is: | Basal Layer |
| A hard protein material found in epidermis,hair and nails is: | Keratin |
| Fungal infection of the hands and feet is called: | Dermatomylosis |
| Term for surgical repair of the skin is: | Dermaplasty |
| Abnormal dry,scaly skin is called: | ichtyosis |
| What is a yellow tumor(nodule under the skin): | Seborrhoeic keratosis |
| Circumscribed collection of clear fluid (blister) | Vesicle |
| Smooth, slightly elevated edematous area (hives): | Wheals |
| Groove,crack like sore: | Fissure |
| Mushroom like growth extending from the surface of a mucous membrane: | Polyp |
| Circumscribed collection of pus: | Pustule |
| Closed sac containing fluid or semi solid material: | Cyst |
| Open sore or erosion of the skin: | Ulcer |
| Solid elevation of the skin(pimple): | Papule |
| Larger than 1cm solid elevation of the skin: | Nodule |
| Tumor of fatty tissue: | Lipomas |
| More commonly known as ringworm,a chronic fungal infection of the skin that is characterized by scaling,itching,and sometimes painful lesions.The lesions are named according to the body part affected. | Tinea |
| Ringworm of the groin is also known as jock itch | Tinea Cruris |
| A benign viral warty skin lesion with a rough surface;a wart | Verruca Vulgaris |
| Ingrown nail | Onychocryptosis |
| Appears as brown or waxy yellow wart like lesion(s) 5 to 20 mm in diameter,loosely attached to the skin surface also known as senile warts. | Seborrheic Keratosis |
| A malignancy of the squamous cells of epithelial tissue,which is much faster growing cancer than basal cell carcinoma and has a greater potential for metastasis if not treated: | Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
| Ringworm of the scalp,more common in children: | Tinea Pedis |
| A skin eruption or rash accompanied by inflammation having specific diagnostic features of an infectious viral disease: | Exanthematous Viral Disease |
| A localized collection of pus in any part of the body: | Abscess |
| A large tumor: | Bulla |
| What is a circumscribed,open sore or lesion of skin accompanied by inflammation? | Ulcer |
| What is a closed sac in or within the skin? | Cyst |
| What structure of skin is also known as superficial fascia? | Subcutaneous Tissue |
| Where do plantar warts usually occur? | Sole or bottom of foot |
| Absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and eyes: | Albinism |
| What is another name for sweat glands? | Sudoriferous |
| A noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue.Coolants such as liquid nitrogen are used in the metal probe: | Cryosurgery |
| Any fungal infection of the nails: | Onychomycosis |
| A scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane: | Abrasion |
| A crack like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane: | Fissure |
| The oily secretions of the sebaceous glands: | Sebum |
| Skin transplantation to a body surface damaged by injury or disease: | Dermaplasty |
| A highly contagious parasite infestation caused by the "human itch mite," resulting in a rash,pruritis,and a slightly raised thread-like skin lines: | Scabies |
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