Exploring Medical Language

Test Bank For Exploring Medical Language 11th Edition By
Myrna LaFleur Brooks; Danielle LaFleur Brooks; Dale M
Levinsky
dermatitis - ANSWER:inflammation of the skin

dermatoconiosis - ANSWER:abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust

dermatofibroma - ANSWER:fibrous tumor of the skin

hidradenitis - ANSWER:inflammation of a sweat gland

leiodermia - ANSWER:condition of smooth skin

onychocryptosis - ANSWER:abnormal condition of a hidden nail

ocychomalacia - ANSWER:softening of the nails

onychomycosis - ANSWER:abnormal condition of fungus in the nail

onychophagia - ANSWER:eating the nails

pachyderma - ANSWER:thickening of the skin

paronychia - ANSWER:diseased state around the nail

seborrhea - ANSWER:discharge of sebum

trichomycosis - ANSWER:abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair

xeroderma - ANSWER:dry skin

abrasion - ANSWER:scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

abscess - ANSWER:localized collection of pus

acne - ANSWER:inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles

actinic keratosis - ANSWER:a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue

albinism - ANSWER:hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of
pigment

basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER:epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis