Medical Terminology Chapter 4 Exam Review Solution

Medical Terminology Chapter 4 Exam Review Solution Dermatitis - ANS-Inflammation of skin Dermatoconiosis - ANS-Abnormal condition of skin caused by dust Keratosis - ANS-Abnormal condition (growth ) of horny tissue Seborrhea - ANS-Discharge of sebum xeroderma - ANS-Dry skin Abrasion - ANS-Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury Abscess - ANS-Localized collection of pus Albinism - ANS-Congenital hereditary condition - partial or total lack of pigment (melanin) in the skin, hair, eyes Basal Cell Carcinoma - ANS-Malignant epithelial tumor - seldom metastasizes, but invades local tissue and may recur in same location. Excessive sun exposure candidiasis - ANS-Infection of skin, mouth or vagina -yeast type fungus. Also called Thrush Carbuncle & furuncle - ANS-Furuncle - painful skin nodule in hair follicle Carbuncle - infection of skin, cluster of boils (furuncles) both caused by st...