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____________________ is a potentially precancerous skin growth caused by excessive exposure to the sun.​

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Commonly known as a face-lift, a/an ____________________ is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -folliculitis


A) ​a large bruise
B) also known as boils​
C) excessive body and facial hair in women​
D) inflammation of hair follicles​
E) skin redness due to dilated capillaries​

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Chemical compounds derived from vitamin A that are used in skin care are known as _____.​


A) ​topical steroids
B) ​botox
C) ​retinoids
D) ​collagen replacement therapy

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -seb/o


A) ​dry
B) ​skin
C) ​rash
D) ​sebum
E) ​wrinkle

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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The genetic deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -pruritus


A) ​an infestation with lice
B) itching​
C) pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters​
D) producing or containing pus​
E) skinfold infection around a nail​

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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____________________ is an autoimmune disorder resulting in whitish areas of skin. Hair growing in an affected area may also turn white.​

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____________________ is a skin disorder characterized by red papules covered with silvery scales.​

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The term ____________________ describes the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound.​

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Which term refers to a form of abrasion involving use of a revolving wire brush or sandpaper?​


A) chemabrasion
B) dermabrasion
C) ​exfoliative cytology
D) ​curettage

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -dermat/o


A) ​pus
B) hairy​
C) hair​
D) skin​
E) sweat​

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -urtic/o


A) ​dry
B) ​skin
C) ​rash
D) ​sebum
E) ​wrinkle

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -purpura


A) ​a fungal infection of a nail
B) ​widespread rash in children
C) an infestation with the itch mite​
D) ​overproduction of sebum
E) spontaneous bruises greater than 2 millimeters in diameter​

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Which term is also known as a mole?​


A) ​polyp
B) skin tag
C) nevus
D) callus

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -purulent


A) ​an infestation with lice
B) itching​
C) pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters​
D) producing or containing pus​
E) skinfold infection around a nail​

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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A/An ____________________ is a benign fatty tumor under the skin that causes a bump.​

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Which term is also known as a scab?​


A) exudate
B) crust
C) scale
D) plaque

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which term refers to an open lesion of skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges?


A) ulcer
B) ressure sore
C) erosion
D) plaque

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -melan/o


A) ​black, dark
B) fat​
C) fungus​
D) horny, hard​
E) nail​

F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

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