Exam 12: Integumentary System

___________ is defined as a fungal inflammation of the skin.

___________ means through or across the skin.

What is another name for a sweat gland?

Excessive exposure to sun increases the risk for skin cancer, which is comprised of which types of cells?

An irritation of the skin characterized by excessive dryness is:

A benign fatty tumor is called a ___________.

Which of the following is the term for any of several generalized skin disorders marked by dryness and scaling and resembling fish skin?

An abnormal growth of hair in an unusual place is called:

A 7-year-old boy has a black and blue mark on his leg where he was hit with a baseball during his last game. This is referred to as a(n):

Which of the following terms is a cosmetic procedure to remove or reduce localized areas of fat?

Albinism is a(n):

Which term means a torn, jagged wound?

An abscess is a(n):

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes is called:

What is the word for removal of foreign material and dead or contaminated tissue from an infected or traumatic lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed?

The term keratin means :

A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches that are covered by thick, dry, silvery scales is called:

The term dermatitis means _____.

A chronic disorder, primarily of the skin, named for the reddish facial rash that frequently accompanies the disorder is called: