medical terminology complete! chapter second edition the integumentary system 5
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGYMEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Second EditionSecond Edition
The Integumentary System
5
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
What does the combining form dermat/o mean?
A. skinB. hairC. nailD. eye
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
What does the combining form dermat/o mean?
A. skinB. hairC. nailD. eye
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
The swelling that occurs when fluid accumulates in a confined space is known as which of the following?
A. erythemaB. edemaC. bruiseD. cyst
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
The swelling that occurs when fluid accumulates in a confined space is known as which of the following?
A. erythemaB. edemaC. bruiseD. cyst
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
What is the medical term for yellow that also describes a sign
of liver disease?
A. cyanosisB. erythemaC. jaundiceD. pallor
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second EditionBruce Wingerd
What is the medical term for yellow that also describes a sign
of liver disease?
A. cyanosisB. erythemaC. jaundiceD. pallor
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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevation
on the skin?A. keloidB. maculeC. papuleD. vesicle
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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevation
on the skin?A. keloidB. maculeC. papuleD. vesicle
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What does the combining form xer/o mean?
A. moistB. itchyC. redD. dry
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What does the combining form xer/o mean?
A. moistB. itchyC. redD. dry
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What does the term alopecia mean?
A. reduction of skin pigmentationB. baldnessC. overgrowth of the hairD. contagious skin infection
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What does the term alopecia mean?
A. reduction of skin pigmentationB. baldnessC. overgrowth of the hairD. contagious skin infection
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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin eruption producing
clusters of deep blisters is known as what?
A. herpesB. scabiesC. psoriasisD. melanoma
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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin eruption producing
clusters of deep blisters is known as what?
A. herpesB. scabiesC. psoriasisD. melanoma
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What is the medical term for fungal infection of the skin?
A. lupusB. impetigoC. cellulitisD. tinea
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What is the medical term for fungal infection of the skin?
A. lupusB. impetigoC. cellulitisD. tinea
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The term biopsy relates to which of the following?
A. removing fluid from the spineB. minor surgery removing tissue
for evaluationC. minor surgery involving the
removal of an ingrown nailD. cleaning a wound of dirt and
debris
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The term biopsy relates to which of the following?
A. removing fluid from the spineB. minor surgery removing tissue
for evaluationC. minor surgery involving the
removal of an ingrown nailD. cleaning a wound of dirt and
debris
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Which of the following is a chemical agent that softens or
smooths skin?A. emollientB. suspensionC. syrupD. phenol
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Which of the following is a chemical agent that softens or
smooths skin?A. emollientB. suspensionC. syrupD. phenol
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Which of the following combining forms means glands?
A. kerat/oB. seb/oC. aden/oD. cutane/o
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Which of the following combining forms means glands?
A. kerat/oB. seb/oC. aden/oD. cutane/o
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Which word best describes a local uneven surface of skin caused by fat
deposition, usually found in the thighs and buttocks?
• cellulite• cicatrix• dermatitis• scleroderma
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Which word best describes a local uneven surface of skin caused by fat
deposition, usually found in the thighs and buttocks?
A. celluliteB. cicatrixC. dermatitisD. scleroderma
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Which of the following is the clinical term for pimple?
A. pustuleB. verrucaC. whealD. comedo
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Which of the following is the clinical term for pimple?
A. pustuleB. verrucaC. whealD. comedo
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When a person has a laceration, he has which of
the following?A. a tear or cut by a sharp object
with an irregular surfaceB. a narrow break or slit in the skinC. erosion of skin or a mucous
membraneD. an injury to the skin caused by
excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight
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When a person has a laceration, he has which of
the following?A. a tear or cut by a sharp object
with an irregular surfaceB. a narrow break or slit in the skinC. erosion of skin or a mucous
membraneD. an injury to the skin caused by
excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight
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The combining form onych/o refers to which of the
following?A. tumorB. glandC. horny tissueD. nail
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The combining form onych/o refers to which of the
following?A. tumorB. glandC. horny tissueD. nail
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The suffix -itis refers to which of the following?
A. selfB. inflammationC. singularD. pertaining to
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The suffix -itis refers to which of the following?
A. selfB. inflammationC. singularD. pertaining to
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The prefix par- refers to which of the following?
A. hiddenB. sweatC. alongside, abnormalD. softening
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The prefix par- refers to which of the following?
A. hiddenB. sweatC. alongside, abnormalD. softening
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Which of the following is a skin infection composed of a cluster of
boils?
A. carcinomaB. carbuncleC. pustuleD. herpes
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Which of the following is a skin infection composed of a cluster of
boils?
A. carcinomaB. carbuncleC. pustuleD. herpes
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Which of the following is a skin condition that occurs when people age and their skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the
pigment-producing cells in the skin?
A. impetigoB. leukodermaC. onychomalaciaD. paronychia
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Which of the following is a skin condition that occurs when people age and their skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the
pigment-producing cells in the skin?
A. impetigoB. leukodermaC. onychomalaciaD. paronychia
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Which of the following best describes scabies?
A. a viral infection that produces deep blisters in clusters
B. a contagious viral infectionC. silvery scaled patches on the
skinD. a skin eruption caused by an
itch mite