Skin I
A skin disease containing pus is
Pyoderma
A skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum (oil) is known as
Seborrhea
A localized collection of pus is a(n)
Abscess
The gland known as the master gland that helps maintain the appropriate levels of hormone in the body is the
Pituitary gland
An aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their function is a
Gland
Producing or containing pus is called
Purulent
The term for a skin flake is
Scale
A benign growth of fat cells is known as a(n)
Lipoma
The chemical substance secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during parturition is
Oxytocin
Hypoadrenocorticism, a disorder caused by deficient adrenal cortex production of glucocorticoid, also is known as
Addison’s disease
Inflammation of connective tissue is
Cellulitis
Which term means skin paleness?
Pallor
What is the term for pertaining to dead tissue?
Necrotic
The regulator of the endocrine system is the
Hypothalamus
A tumor of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas is called
Insulinoma
Putrefaction is
Foul smelling decay
The protein that provides skin with its waterproofing properties is known as
Keratin
What is the term for erosion of skin or mucous membrane?
Ulcer
Thyromegaly is
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
The chemical substance that helps control circadian rhythm is
Melatonin
Large tactile hair is
Vibrissa
Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing is
Debridement
A tumor or growth of pigmented skin is a(n)
Melanoma
Surgical removal of a well defined portion of an organ is a
Resection
Excessive mammary development in males is called
Gynecomastia