Erythroderma Terms Quiz & Flashcards for Med Terms

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Translate the root ichthy/o

scaly

Translate the root xer/o

dry

Translate the root rhytid/o

wrinkle

What do the roots onych/o and ungu/o mean?

nail Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roots means thick?

pachy/o Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roots means fat?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following root pairs both mean hair?

pil/o, trich/o Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a color?

seb/o Signup and view all the answers

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

leuko (white) + derma (skin) Signup and view all the answers

Identify and define the roots in the term xanthoderma.

xantho (yellow) + derma (skin) Signup and view all the answers

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

xero (dry) + derma (skin) Signup and view all the answers

Identify and define the roots in the term pachyderma.

pachy (thick) + derma (skin) Signup and view all the answers

Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma.

erythro (red) + derma (skin) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct pronunciation for the term alopecia?

a-loh-PEE-sha Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct pronunciation for the term hemathidrosis?

heh-mat-ih-DROH-sis Signup and view all the answers

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term petechial.

2nd syllable: tee Signup and view all the answers

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychia.

2nd syllable: nik Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term decubitus ulcer.

deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-sir Signup and view all the answers

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy.

2nd syllable: maw Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychodystrophy.

AW-ni-koh-DIS-troh-fee Signup and view all the answers

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy.

2nd syllable: pek Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct breakdown of the term hypohidrosis into its component parts?

hypo/hidr/osis Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct breakdown of the term hypopigmentation into its component parts?

hypo/pigment/ation Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term anhidrosis.

an (no) + hidr (sweat) + osis (condition) = lack of sweating Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) = excessive growth of horny skin Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hidropoiesis.

hidro (sweat) + poiesis (formation) = the formation of sweat Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term onychophagia.

onycho (nail) + phag (eat) + ia (condition) = nail biting or eating Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means skin pain?

Dermatodynia Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means loose skin?

Dermatolysis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means excessive melanin in the skin?

Hypermelanosis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means formation of oil?

Sebopoiesis Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term cyanidrosis as literally as possible.

Blue sweat condition Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term rhytidermia as literally as possible.

Wrinkled skin Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term seborrhea as literally as possible.

Oil discharge Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Enlarged hair Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for 'black head' or 'white head' is:

comedo Signup and view all the answers

A patient with urticaria is experiencing:

swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term dermatoscope into its component word parts.

dermato/scope Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term erythryocyanosis into its component word parts.

erythryo/cyan/osis Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adipocele?

adipo (fat) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term steatoma?

steat (fat) + oma (tumor) = fatty tumor Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthoma?

xanth (yellow) + oma (tumor) = yellow tumor Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term paronychia?

par (around) + onych (nail) + ia (condition) = condition of the tissue around the nail Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means procedure for looking at the skin?

Dermoscopy Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means pertaining to horny creation?

Keratogenic Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means abnormal softening of the nail?

Onychomalacia Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means tumors on the skin?

Epidermal tumors Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term onychopathy as literally as possible.

Nail disease Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term biopsy as literally as possible.

Two eye procedure Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term excisional (as found in the medical term excisional biopsy) as literally as possible.

Pertaining to out cut = to cut out an entire object Signup and view all the answers

A telangiectasia or spider angioma is:

the overexpansion of the end of a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

A crack in the skin is called a(n):

fissure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a blister (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion)?

Nodule Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for a freckle is

macule, macula Signup and view all the answers

A nevus is more commonly called a:

mole Signup and view all the answers

A verucca is more commonly called a:

wart Signup and view all the answers

A cicatrix is more commonly called a:

scar Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown of the term scleronychia into its component parts.

scler/onych/ia Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

myco/dermat/itis Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ichthyosis?

ichthy (scaly) + osis (condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis?

xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = yellow skin condition Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term trichomycosis?

tricho (hair) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungal condition of the hair Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hidradenitis?

hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

Hypertrichosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

Mycosis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means skin inflammation?

Dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term steatitis as literally as possible.

Inflammation of the fat Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term dermatosis as literally as possible.

Condition of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?

A red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct definition for the term actinic dermatitis?

Inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct breakdown of the term epidermal into its component parts.

epi/derm/al Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous?

per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term rhytidoplasty?

rhytido (wrinkle) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of wrinkled skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?

anti (against) + pruritic (itching) = a drug that prevents or relieves itching Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means against histamine?

Antihistamine Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means incision into the nail?

Onychotomy Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term chemotherapy as literally as possible.

Treatment using chemicals Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term electrocauterization as literally as possible.

Using electricity to destroy a tissue by burning it Signup and view all the answers

Translate the term anesthetic as literally as possible.

No sensation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a drug that prevents sepsis (a rotting of the flesh) by killing microorganisms?

Antiseptic Signup and view all the answers

An incision and drainage is a procedure that:

cuts into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain. Signup and view all the answers

Identify which of the following pairs are synonyms.

Allograft, homograft Signup and view all the answers

An autograft is a skin transplant taken from:

a different place on the patient's body Signup and view all the answers

SCC is an abbreviation for:

squamous cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

ABCDE is a mnemonic device for remembering steps in analysis and means:

asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving Signup and view all the answers

A person with EAHF has:

eczema, asthma, hay fever Signup and view all the answers

ID is an abbreviation for:

intradermal = intra (inside) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to inside the skin. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

SCC Signup and view all the answers

TD is an abbreviation for:

transdermal = trans (through) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin. Signup and view all the answers

The correct definition for C&S is:

growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs it might respond to. Signup and view all the answers

The correct definition for BCC is:

a cancerous tumor of basal skin cells. Signup and view all the answers

Read the following excerpt from a patient's physical exam: Physical exam revealed a well-developed, well-nourished, fair-skinned male. His heart was regular in rate and rhythm. His lungs were clear. His mucous membranes were moist and pink. His skin exam was significant for papules of hyperkeratosis with surrounding erythema. A few of the lesions are hyperpigmented. He has larger patches on his scalp.

hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly horny skin with surrounding redness. Signup and view all the answers

Read the dermatology clinic note below. A skin Bx performed in my office confirmed the diagnosis of AK. After explaining the results to Mr. Johnson, I recommended cryotherapy for the smaller lesions on his arms and dermabrasion for his scalp lesions. I explained to Mr. Johnson that AK can lead to squamous cell carcinoma and taught him about the risks of sun exposure, including further AKs and melanoma.

The history of the patient's skin condition confirmed the doctor thinks the patient has skin cancer. Signup and view all the answers

Read this patient's medical history: Social Hx: 1-pack-per-day smoker. Social drinker: 3-4 glasses of wine a week. Family Hx: Positive for psoriasis in mother. PMHx: Dermatofibromas x 3 on legs removed via cryosurgery 3 years ago.

Her fibrous skin tumors were removed by freezing. Signup and view all the answers

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Temp: 98.7; HR: 74; RR: 16; BP: 115/73. Gen: Woman with healthy appearance, alert and oriented. HEENT: TMs normal. Xanthochromic/stained teeth. Mucous membranes moist and pink. CV: RRR no murmurs. Resp: CTA. Skin: Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails.

Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back. Signup and view all the answers

The following is Dr. Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails.

The rash may be caused by fungus. Signup and view all the answers

Read this patient's treatment plan: I will begin her on topical corticosteroids and have her follow up in 2-4 months. For any unresponsive areas I will try photochemotherapy. For the patient's onycholysis, I have referred her to a podiatrist for an onychectomy.

Removal of a nail. Signup and view all the answers

Read the excerpt from this note: I had the pleasure of seeing your patient in my clinic. As you know, Mr. Skein is a 39-year-old male with a chronic history of atopic dermatitis. His atopic dermatitis was well controlled with topical corticosteroids until 3 weeks ago, when he developed a new rash consisting of vesicles overlying the areas of xerosis on his extremities. He was initially diagnosed with impetigo and treated with topical antibiotic therapy. He returned in 1 week without any improvement and was put on oral antibiotics at that time. He has now come to my office for a second opinion.

a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin. Signup and view all the answers

Read the following excerpt from a consult note: The physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs. He has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles, along with scattered excoriations and erosions. The rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia.

The patient's skin looks white. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dermatology Medical Terminology

ichthy/o translates to scaly.
xer/o translates to dry.
rhytid/o translates to wrinkle.
The roots onych/o and ungu/o mean nail.
pachy/o means thick.
Roots indicating fat include all suitable options.
The roots for hair are pil/o and trich/o.
seb/o does not refer to a color.
leukoderma breakdown: leuko (white) + derma (skin).
xanthoderma breakdown: xantho (yellow) + derma (skin).
xeroderma breakdown: xero (dry) + derma (skin).
pachyderma breakdown: pachy (thick) + derma (skin).
erythroderma breakdown: erythro (red) + derma (skin).

Pronunciation Insights

alopecia is pronounced a-loh-PEE-sha.
hemathidrosis is pronounced heh-mat-ih-DROH-sis.
Emphasis in petechial on the second syllable: tee.
Emphasis in onychia on the second syllable: nik.
decubitus ulcer pronounced deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-sir.
Emphasis in dermopathy on the second syllable: maw.
onychodystrophy pronounced AW-ni-koh-DIS-troh-fee.
Emphasis in lipectomy on the second syllable: pek.
onychotomy pronounced aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee.

Breakdown and Translation of Terms

hypohidrosis breakdown: hypo/hidr/osis.
hypopigmentation breakdown: hypo/pigment/ation.
anhidrosis breakdown: an (no) + hidr (sweat) + osis (condition) = lack of sweating.
hyperkeratosis breakdown: hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) = excessive growth of horny skin.
hidropoiesis breakdown: hidro (sweat) + poiesis (formation) = formation of sweat.
onychophagia breakdown: onycho (nail) + phag (eat) + ia (condition) = nail biting or eating.

Medical Conditions and Their Meanings

Dermatodynia means skin pain.
Dermatolysis means loose skin.
Hypermelanosis refers to excessive melanin in the skin.
Sebopoiesis refers to formation of oil.
cyanidrosis translates to blue sweat condition.
rhytidermia translates to wrinkled skin.
seborrhea translates to oil discharge.
trichomegaly translates to enlarged hair.
comedo refers to a black head or white head (plugged hair follicle).
urticaria involves swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin.

Examination of Medical Terms

dermatoscope breakdown: dermato/scope.
erythryocyanosis breakdown: erythryo/cyan/osis.
adipocele breakdown: adipo (fat) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue.
steatoma breakdown: steat (fat) + oma (tumor) = fatty tumor.
xanthoma breakdown: xanth (yellow) + oma (tumor) = yellow tumor.
paronychia breakdown: par (around) + onych (nail) + ia (condition) = condition of the tissue around the nail.
Dermoscopy means procedure for looking at the skin.
Keratogenic means pertaining to horny creation.
Onychomalacia indicates abnormal softening of the nail.
Epidermal tumors means tumors on the skin.
onychopathy translates as nail disease.
biopsy translates to two eye procedure.

Surgical and Treatment Terminology

excisional biopsy means pertaining to out cut = to cut out an entire object.
telangiectasia refers to overexpansion of the end of a blood vessel.
A fissure is a crack in the skin.
A macule or macula is the medical term for a freckle.
A nevus is commonly known as a mole.
A verucca is commonly known as a wart.
A cicatrix is commonly known as a scar.
scleronychia breakdown: scler/onych/ia.
mycodermatitis breakdown: myco/dermat/itis.
ichthyosis breakdown results in a condition that is dry and scaly.
xanthosis translates to a yellow skin condition.
trichomycosis translates to a fungal condition of the hair.
hidradenitis translates to inflammation of the sweat glands.

Inflammatory and Dermatological Conditions

Hypertrichosis means excessive growth of hair.
Mycosis means fungal condition.
Dermatitis means skin inflammation.
steatitis means inflammation of the fat.
dermatosis means condition of the skin.
eczema is characterized by a red itchy rash that may weep and ooze.
actinic dermatitis is inflammation caused by sun exposure.
epidermal breakdown: epi/derm/al.
percutaneous translates to pertaining to through the skin.
rhytidoplasty translates to reconstruction of wrinkled skin.
antipruritic translates as a drug that prevents or relieves itching.
Antihistamine means against histamine.
onychotomy means incision into the nail.

Treatment Techniques and Terms

chemotherapy translates to treatment using chemicals.
electrocauterization translates to using electricity to destroy a tissue by burning it.
anesthetic translates to no sensation.
Antiseptic refers to a drug that prevents sepsis by killing microorganisms.
incision and drainage is a procedure that allows trapped infected liquid to drain.

Abbreviations and Analysis

Allograft and homograft are synonyms.
autograft refers to a skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body.
SCC stands for squamous cell carcinoma.
ABCDE is a mnemonic for asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving.
EAHF indicates a condition with eczema, asthma, and hay fever.
ID stands for intradermal = intra(inside) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation).
TD means transdermal = trans (through) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to).
C&S refers to growing microorganisms in isolation to determine drug response.
BCC is a cancerous tumor of basal skin cells.

Clinical Observations and History

Physical exam observations provide insight into the patient's health, including the presence of papules of hyperkeratosis and surrounding erythema.
A diagnosis of AK (actinic keratosis) can lead to squamous cell carcinoma with a recommendation for cryotherapy or dermabrasion.
Patients with risk factors, like sun exposure or family history, may require monitoring for skin conditions, including rashes or fungal infections.
Atopic dermatitis may present with vesicles and xerosis, requiring a tailored treatment plan.

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