Diseases & Skin Eruptions
Careers
Abbreviations
General Info
Terminology
100
Blisters are also known as ________
vesicles
100
A patient suffering from severe acne should consult a ____________?
Dermatologist
100
UV
Ultraviolet
100
The skin is made up of how many layers?
3
100
derm/o
skin
200
________ are firm raised areas.
papules
200
Who diagnoses and treats allergies?
Allergist
200
BMK
birthmark
200
The outermost layer of the skin is the ______________
epidermis
200
pseudo-
false
300
The disease that consists of a malignant tumor is
melanoma
300
Food allergy, medication allergy, and chronic cold are often some conditions treated by an __________?
Allergist
300
ID
intradermal
300
What function eliminates salt, waste, and excess water?
excretion
300
onych/o
nail
400
Irritated, flaky patches, and raised and thick skin are symptoms of ____________
psoriasis
400
A plastic surgeon improves the appearance of ______ features.
physical
400
Subq.
Subcutaneous
400
Where is melanin produced?
epidermis
400
papul/o
papule, pimple
500
Does a weak liver trigger psoriasis?
no
500
Who diagnoses and treats conditions/diseases of the skin, hair, and nails?
dermatologist
500
SG
skin graft
500
The integumentary system is made up of ______, ______, and _______.
skin, hair, and nails (in any order)
500
perspir/o
breathe through
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