Medical Terminology Unit 4 Flashcards

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What do the abbreviations Bx and bx stand for?

Blood test

Bone scan

Biopsy (correct)

Biophysics

What does the abbreviation IM stand for?

intramuscular

What does the abbreviation I&D stand for?

incision and drainage

Another term that has the same meaning as homograft is?

allograft Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for transplantation of tissue from one species to another is?

xenograft Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another on the same person?

autograft Signup and view all the answers

Another term for a blackhead is?

comedo Signup and view all the answers

Localized loss of skin pigmentation is called?

vitiligo Signup and view all the answers

A condition of yellow skin is referred to as?

xanthoderma Signup and view all the answers

What term describes inflammation of the skin caused by fungus?

mycodermatitis Signup and view all the answers

Some fungal skin diseases may be referred to as?

tinea Signup and view all the answers

A tumor of the nail (or nailbed) is known as?

onychoma Signup and view all the answers

A contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite is?

scabies Signup and view all the answers

An infectious skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is?

impetigo Signup and view all the answers

The root melan/o means?

black Signup and view all the answers

The layer of tissue beneath the dermis is the?

subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

The most superficial layer of the skin is the?

epidermis Signup and view all the answers

The root leuk/o means?

white Signup and view all the answers

The root cyan/o means?

blue Signup and view all the answers

The root onych/o means?

nail Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation BCC stands for?

basal cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation SCC stands for?

squamous cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviations SC, SQ, and subQ stand for?

subcutaneous (injection) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would be treated by a dermatologist?

skin disorders Signup and view all the answers

Anesthetic helps make people?

insensitive to pain Signup and view all the answers

In scleroderma, the skin is?

hardened Signup and view all the answers

A person with sunburn will have?

erythroderma Signup and view all the answers

Cyanosis of the skin results from?

insufficient oxygen in the blood Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for skin discoloration due to a large hemorrhagic area is?

ecchymosis Signup and view all the answers

The term for an inflammatory disease of sebaceous skin follicles, marked by comedones, papules, and pustules is?

acne Signup and view all the answers

The root hydr/o means?

water Signup and view all the answers

The root scler/o means?

hardening Signup and view all the answers

The root myc/o means?

fungus Signup and view all the answers

The medical term seborrhea means?

increased amount of fats secreted by sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

The root pil/o means?

hair Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation decub stands for?

decubital ulcer Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviations XP and XDP stand for?

xeroderma pigmentosum Signup and view all the answers

An antipruritic helps relieve?

itching Signup and view all the answers

Treating skin with an antiseptic prior to making a surgical incision will?

prevent microbial contamination of the surgical wound Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for unusual hair growth for the age and/or gender of the individual is?

hirsutism Signup and view all the answers

A person who has psoriasis will experience?

pruritus Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for elevated, localized collection of blood trapped under the skin is?

hematoma Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for an allergic skin reaction with eruption of intensely pruritic, pale-red, elevated patches is?

urticaria Signup and view all the answers

The root kerat/o means?

horny Signup and view all the answers

The medical term ichthyosis means?

non-inflammatory dryness and scaling of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Flashcards

Bx or bx signifies biopsy, a procedure to remove tissue for examination.
IM represents intramuscular, indicating an injection into the muscle.
I&D refers to incision and drainage, a surgical procedure for abscesses.
Homograft is also known as allograft, which involves tissue transplantation between individuals of the same species.
Xenograft describes the transplantation of tissue from one species to another, commonly from animals to humans.
Autograft refers to using healthy tissue transplanted from one area to another on the same individual.
Another term for a blackhead is comedo, a clogged hair follicle.
Vitiligo manifests as localized loss of skin pigmentation.
A condition characterized by yellow skin is termed xanthoderma.
Mycodermatitis indicates skin inflammation caused by fungal infections.
Fungal skin diseases may be collectively referred to as tinea.
A tumor of the nail or nail bed is called onychoma.
Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite.
Impetigo is an infectious skin disease marked by pustules that crust over and rupture.
The root melan/o means black, often used in terms related to pigmentation.
Layer beneath the dermis is called subcutaneous tissue.
The most superficial layer of skin is the epidermis.
The root leuk/o signifies white, often pertaining to white blood cells.
The root cyan/o represents blue, related to cyanosis.
The root onych/o refers to nail, important in conditions affecting nails.
BCC stands for basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer.
SCC represents squamous cell carcinoma, another type of skin cancer.
Abbreviations SC, SQ, and subQ indicate subcutaneous injections.
Dermatologists treat various skin disorders.
Anesthetic agents are used to render patients insensitive to pain.
In scleroderma, the skin becomes hardened.
Individuals with sunburn experience erythroderma, or redness of the skin.
Cyanosis indicates a bluish tint to the skin due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
Ecchymosis describes skin discoloration from large hemorrhagic areas with color changes.
Acne is an inflammatory disease marked by comedones, papules, and pustules.
The root hydr/o means water, relevant in hydration terms.
Root scler/o signifies hardening, associated with conditions like sclerosis.
The root myc/o means fungus, commonly found in fungal infections.
Seborrhea refers to excessive fat secretion by sebaceous glands.
The root pil/o means hair, often used in dermatological terms.
Decub refers to decubital ulcer, also known as bedsores.
XP and XDP indicate xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic condition causing sensitivity to sunlight.
An antipruritic is used to relieve itching.
Pre-surgical antiseptic treatment minimizes the risk of microbial contamination.
Hirsutism refers to abnormal hair growth relative to the patient's age or gender.
Individuals with psoriasis often experience pruritus, or itching.
Hematoma is an elevated blood collection under the skin due to trauma.
Urticaria, or hives, presents as an allergic skin reaction with pruritic, elevated patches.
The root kerat/o means horny, often relating to keratinized skin.
Ichthyosis denotes non-inflammatory skin dryness and scaling.

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