Integumentary System

The coiled tubular structures arising from the dermis that excrete sweat are the:

The outer layer of skin is called the:

Melanocytes in the stratum basale layer of the epidermis produce melanin which is responsible for:

The layer of skin that is sometimes referred to as true skin is the:

The combining forms that mean "nail" are:

The combining forms cutane/o-, pel/o-, -derm- and cut/i- all mean:

The term mettles, hives or _________ refers to a rash that may be characterized by wheals

The compound diagnostic term "dermatomycosis" actually means:

The compound term "seboadenitis" literally means:

The combining forms Hidr/o- and sudero- both mean:

Dermatoplasty literally means:

The suffix that means to view is:

The suffix that means berry shaped is:

Pediculosis corpus is often spread by:

The diagnostic term that means localization of pus is:

The diagnostic term hidradenitis means:

The diagnostic term that means skin or tissue bruise is:

The term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:

The precancerous skin condition that is characterized by horny and hard skin that was caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is:

The diagnostic term _________ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore." This condition is usually caused by clostridium perfringens and/or poor blood supply

The diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is:

A malignant neoplasmic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes which is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes and lymphoma

The medical term that means berry-shaped bacteria in twisted chains is:

The medical term cicatrix literally means:

The medical term nevus means:

If a patient has a decubitus ulcer, they have a(n):

The medical term that means wart is:

The medical term pruritus means:

The medical term that means small, solid skin elevation is:

The medical term which refers to a yellow or orange-yellow tinge to the skin that results from damaged liver cells is:

The diagnostic term acne vulgaris literally means:

The procedural term dermatoplasty includes ________ surgery.

The diagnostic term seborrhea dermatitis is also known as:

The diagnostic term geriatric alopecia actually means:

The disease term anthrax literally means:

The diagnostic term cheilitis literally means:

The diagnostic term curettage of a skin lesion literally means:

The diagnostic term furuncle actually means _____ and is staphylococcus infection of a hair follicle or hair gland

The diagnostic term rubella (red) is also known as:

The diagnostic term herpes literally means:

The diagnostic term rubeola literally means:

A diagnostic characteristic of oral koplik spots (next to the back molars "ginders") is associated with:

The skin condition of shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus. This virus also causes:

The disease smallpox is caused by a highly contagious ________ and is characterized by prostration, a vesicular-pustular rash and fever

The diagnostic term malignant melanoma actually means:

The diagnostic term ichthyosis actually means:

The diagnostic term hirsut/ism literally means:

The diagnostic term squamous cell carcinoma actually means:

The diagnostic term dehiscence actually means:

The diagnostic term helminthiasis, ascariasis and vermiculosis can refer to __________ infections of the skin or the digestive system

The diagnostic term onychomycosis literally means:

The bacterial infection of the face that is referred to as __________ is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust

The diagnostic term dyshidrosis literally means:

The diagnostic term scabies actually means:

The diagnostic term tinea cruris actually means:

The diagnostic term for the fungal infection candidiasis literally means:

The diagnostic term __________ refers to red skin caused by an increase in RBCs near the surface of the skin. This proliferative bone marrow condition can cause clots, strokes, heart attacks, vertigo, weakness, tinnitus, extremity pain and an enlarged spleen cause by excess RBC breakdown

The skin condition of ringworm is actually caused by a:

The diagnostic term cutaneous ulcer literally means:

The diagnostic term thrush is usually a fungus infection of the:

The diagnostic term scleroderma is actually an auto-immune reactionary disease like:

The diagnostic term lyme is associated with a town in _______

The diagnostic term xeroderma literally means:

The diagnostic term rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by a rickettsial (small bacteria) organism that is carried by a:

The diagnostic term __________ literally means "to itch" and this chronic skin condition causes red patches with dry, thick, silvery scales.

A skin laceration literally means:

Tinea cruris is more commonly called:

Helminthic diseases can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive and nervous systems. They are caused by metazoa parasitic worms called:

The term defecation literally means:

Cimex lectularuis is also known as:

The physiologic (function) term deglutition literally means:

The term mastication and mandible actually mean:

The term tinea pedis actually means:

Skin blushing, ___________, or redness is usually caused by an increase in blood flow, oxyhemoglobin, fever, inflammation, trauma "wound" and alcohol

The skin color variation of pallor is actually a __________, which usually accompanies blood loss, various types of anemia or shock

The skin color variation of ___________ represents an increase in tissue bilirubin from RBC destruction or liver cell destruction (hepatitis). This color is best seen in the sclera of the eye, body membranes and skin

The relative speed with which the skin resumes its normal appearance after being stretched or compressed is called ________. It represents the amount of water in the tissues or hydration. This process is slower in seniors

Chloasma or melasma patches do NOT appear on which part of the face?