diagnostic
a test that measures the range of motion in a joint
what is goniometry
Skin test used to identify allergies.
what is a allergy skin test
are given by mouth. Depending on the type of drug, people may swallow, chew, or dissolve them under the tongue
what are oral drugs
blood pressure
what is BP
is the study of the causes of pathological (PATH-uh-LAHJ-ih-kuhl) conditions, or diseases and disorders.
what is etiology
a purple ish brown ish-red rash in which blood leaks from vessels into skin
what is purpura
Skin test in which different substances are injected into the skin to test for allergic reactions
what is intradermal skin test
travel through the skin and into the bloodstream. The transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch applied to the skin to ease pain or to promote healing of a sore or injury
what are Transdermal drugs
biopsy
what is BX, Bx
An illness or injury characterized by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration; may require medical care.
what is acute
A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus (proo-RIGHT-tis), or itching.
what is scabies
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination.
what is biopsy
Drug that causes a reversible loss of sensation or pain; used to deaden pain temporarily.
what is an anesthetic
cancer
what is CA
Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
what is autoimmune
A skin infection caused by a fungus.
what is tinea
Surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor.
what is extensional biopsy
Drug used to fight off or prevent infection.
what is an antibiotic
centimeter
what is CM
Capable of causing an infection.
what is infectionous
Hives with localized swelling and itching.
what is urticaria
Biopsy procedure in which a hollow needle removes a core sample of tissue for microscopic examination.
what is needle biopsy
Drug used to fight off fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
what is antifungal
cardiovascular
what is CV
A condition or disease caused by a temporary deficiency in blood flow to an organ or tissue; for example, an ischemic stroke.
what is ischemic