Abbreviations
What is an abbreviation for subcutaneous
SC or SQ or Subq
Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma
erthyro (red)
derma (skin)
The medical term for a freckle
macule, macula
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skin graft
A crack in the skin is called a/an
Fissure
What is the abbreviation for incision and drain
I & D
Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma
leuko (white)
derma (skin)
Medical term meaning procedure for looking at the skin
dermoscopy
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Gangrene
Which degree burn is described by deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer
third degree burn
What is the abbreviation for malignant melanoma
MM
What is the correct pronunciation for the term alopecia. Break down into syllables
AL-oh-PEE-shah
What is the medical term that means skin inflammation
dermatitis
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Cellulitis
What is a root word for fat
adip/0
steat/o
lip/o
SCC
Identify the correct breakdown of the term epidermal into it component parts
epi/derm/al
Which medical term means excessive melanin in the skin
hypermelanosis
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Clubbing
Translate the term dermatosis as literally as possible
condition of the skin
What is the abbreviation for systemic lupus erythematosus
SLE
Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous
per (through)
cutane (skin)
ous (pertaining to)
pertaining to through the skin
What term means skin pain
dermatodynia
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Decubitus Ulcer
A decubitus ulcer is common in who?
bedridden patients