Exam 7: Dermatology-Integumentary System

Severe acne rosacea can cause an erythematous,irregular enlargement of the nose that is known as ________.

An ________ is a localized,pus-containing pocket caused by a bacterial infection.

The combining form pedicul/o-,as seen in pediculosis,means "________."

A ________ is a specific area on the skin that sends sensory information to the spinal cord.

The combining form ecchym/o- means "________ in the tissue."

Verrucae or warts are caused by a ________.

The thick,crusty scar of necrotic tissue that forms on a third-degree burn is known as a ________.

Pil/o- is a combining form that refers to the nails.

Which two combining forms mean "nail"?

Which is the primary accented syllable in the word cicatrix (sik-ah-triks)?

________ are pigmented epidermal cells that produce a dark brown or black pigment.

A brush burn is known by the medical name of an abrasion.

Which is a benign,pigmented,flat macule that develops after sun exposure?

The abbreviation subQ stands for ________.

What is the reason that men develop alopecia?

A comedo is also known as a ________.

A xanthoma is a benign tumor that is the color ________.

________ is surgery that includes any type of plastic surgery to the skin.

In the process of exfoliation of skin cells,the combining form foli/o- means "________."

Abnormally curved fingernails and stunted growth of the fingers associated with a chronic lack of oxygen in patients with cystic fibrosis is known as ________.