Medical Terminology Quiz

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

EMACIATION = A discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues ECCHEMOSIS = Excessive leanness; a wasted condition of the body ELEVATION = A relatively long but slightly dipping curve ELLIPTICAL CURVE = A raised surface or part

Match the following terms with their definitions:

EMBED = To fix or fasten in a surrounding mass EMPHASIS = Accent or stress; the process of making colour appear more vivid EMINENCE = A prominence or projection ENROLLENT = Having the power of softening or soothing the skin

Match the following terms with their definitions:

EPIDERMIS = The outermost layer of skin EVERT = Turn outward EXCELSIOR = Curled shreds of wood used for packing EXTENSION = The state of being continued

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>EXTERNAL AUDITORY MEATUS = Opening of the ear passage EXTERNAL PRESSURE = Weight applied to a surface EXTRACTION = Drawn or pulled out EXCISION = To remove as by cutting out</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>EYEBROW PENCIL = A device for coloring hair EYECAP = A thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic EYELASHES = The fringe of hair edging the eyelids EYELID = One of the two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover the eyeball</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>EYESHADOW = A darkening cosmetic color applied to upper eyelid EYESOCKET = Bony receptacle containing the eyeball ECCHEMOSIS = A discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues ELECTRIC SPATULA = An electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>ELECTRIC SPATULA = An electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue ELECTRIC = A clear volatile liquid used as a wax solvent ELEVATION = A raised surface or part EMBED = To fix or fasten in a surrounding mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>EMINENCE = A prominence or projection EMPHASIS = Accent or stress; the process of making colour appear more vivid EVERT = Turn outward EXCELSIOR = Curled shreds of wood used for packing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Skin and Cosmetics

  • Ecchymosis: discoloration of the skin due to blood escape, accompanied by swelling
  • Electric Spatula: an electrically heated blade used to dry moist tissue, reduce swelling, and restore contour
  • Emaciation: excessive leanness, wasted body condition, and sunken facial surfaces
  • Enrolle(nt): having the power to soften or soothe the skin, used in massage creams
  • Epidermis: the outermost layer of skin, also known as the cuticle or scarf skin

Tools and Materials

  • Ether: a clear, volatile liquid used as a wax solvent or to remove grease, oil, and adhesive tape stains
  • Excelsior: curled shreds of wood used for packing, also refers to wool wool
  • Eyebrow Pencil: a device for coloring hair
  • Eyecap: a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic, used to restore the natural eyelid curvature and hold the eyelids closed

Anatomy and Physiology

  • External Auditory Meatus: the opening of the ear passage
  • Eyelid: one of the two movable flaps of skin that cover and uncover the eyeball
  • Eyesocket: the bony receptacle containing the eyeball, also known as the orbital cavity or orbit

Procedures and Techniques

  • Elevation: a raised surface or part
  • Elliptical Curve: a relatively long but slightly dipping curve
  • Embed (Imbed): to fix or fasten in a surrounding mass
  • Emphasis: accent or stress, used to make color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color
  • Eversion: to turn outward
  • Excision: to remove something by cutting it out, or the area from which something has been cut out
  • Extraction: to draw or pull something out
  • External Pressure: weight applied to a surface

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