Section 3.4 Exercises Flashcards

Multiple-choice question. Select the correct answer.

A malignant cutaneous neoplasm is

• a harmful new formation of the skin tissue (i.e., skin cancer).
• a harmful tumor of melanin cells.
• a cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells.
• a tumor of the sweat gland.

Indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced.

dermatomycosis check all that apply

Break down the following word into its component parts. Enter each component part into one cell, with no slashes or spaces. Use as many cells as necessary – you may not need all cells provided. If no entry is required, leave the cell empty. For example, nasopharyngoscope = naso | pharyngo | scope

onychomycosis: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Break down the following word into its component parts. Enter each component part into one cell, with no slashes or spaces. Use as many cells as necessary – you may not need all cells provided. If no entry is required, leave the cell empty. For example, nasopharyngoscope = naso | pharyngo | scope

psoriasis: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

In the first set of drop down boxes, select the first root in the term and the correct definition for that root. Then, in the second set of drop down boxes, select the second root in the term and the correct definition for that root.

scleronychia

Build a medical term from the information provided.

yellowing of the skin ______

Break down the following words into their component parts. Enter each component part into one cell, with no slashes or spaces. Use as many cells as necessary – you may not need all cells provided. If no entry is required, leave the cell empty. For example, nasopharyngoscope = naso | pharyngo | scope

malignant melanoma: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced.

sclerodermatitis

• scle
• ro
• der
• ma
• ti
• tis

Break down the following word into its component parts. Enter each component part into one cell, with no slashes or spaces. Use as many cells as necessary – you may not need all cells provided. If no entry is required, leave the cell empty. For example, nasopharyngoscope = naso | pharyngo | scope

mycosis: ______ ______ ______ ______

Build a medical term from the information provided.

cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells ______