15 Questions
What does the term 'ichthyoderma' literally mean?
Scaly and dry skin condition
Which of the following is a general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality?
Lesion
What is the root 'ichthy/o' related to?
Fish
Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by scaly skin?
Ichthyosis
What is NOT a term for a skin condition?
Pressure
What is the primary cause of gangrene?
Deficient blood supply
What is the meaning of the word root ichthy/o?
Scaly
What is the definition of ichthyosis?
A skin condition characterized by dryness and scaliness
What is the suffix -osis typically used to describe?
An abnormal condition
What is the term for the death of tissue due to a lack of blood supply?
Gangrene
What is the term for any skin condition involving an overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis layer?
Keratosis
What is the root word 'kerat/o' related to in terms of skin condition?
Hard, horny skin
What suffix is often used to describe abnormal conditions involving an overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis layer?
-osis
Which of the following skin conditions is NOT related to the root word 'kerat/o' or the suffix '-osis'?
Gangrene
Which skin condition is characterized by a thickening of the epidermis layer, often resulting in dry, scaly skin?
Ichthyosis
This quiz covers skin disorders, including gangrene, a condition characterized by tissue necrosis due to deficient blood supply, and ichthyosis, a condition where the skin becomes dry, scaly, and keratinized.
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