Week 4 Quiz

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Terms in this set (26)
OTC
over-the-counter
Which combining form means dry?
xer/o
cyt/o
cell
Which term means softening of the nail?
onychomalacia
Which is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder marked by the development of silvery-white scaly plaques or patches with sharply defined borders and reddened skin beneath?
psoriasis
decub
decubitus ulcer
The correct definition of cellulitis is:
bacterial infection of the skin
hyperkeratosis
abnormal condition of excessive keratinized tissue.
black tumor
melanoma
MM
malignant melanoma
C&Sculture and sensitivitywhite (blood) cellleukocytespecialist in the study of diseasepathologistskin infection marked by yellow to red crusted or pustular lesionsimpetigoWhich combining form means fungusmyc/oWhich combining form means yellow?cirrh/osmall, cracklike break in the skinfissureMHPmoist hot packSubQsubcutaneousA patient is treated by a dermatologist for his eczema. Which of the following terms might the physician use to describe the patient's skin lesions?erythematousWhich combining form means waterhydr/othe study of shapesmorphologyWhich combining form means cell?cyt/oPEphysical examinationTxtreatmentBotox involves removal of tissue (T/F?)False