front 1 Commonly known as baldness, the medical term __________ describes the partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp. | back 1 alopecia |
front 2 The medical term __________ describes an ingrown toenail. | back 2 onychocryptosis |
front 3 The condition known as __________ is characterized by small pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter. These hemorrhages sometimes result from high fevers. | back 3 petechiae |
front 4 Sleep __________ is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. | back 4 hyperhidrosis |
front 5 A/An __________ , also known as a welt, is a small bump that itches and can appear as a symptom of an allergic reaction. | back 5 wheal |
front 6 A/An __________ specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin. | back 6 dermatologist |
front 7 A/An __________ is a benign skin growth that has a waxy or "pasted-on" look that can vary in color from light tan to black and occur most commonly in the elderly. | back 7 seborrheic keratosis |
front 8 Excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body is known as __________ . | back 8 hyperhidrosis |
front 9 The condition known as __________ is characterized by the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women that usually occurs in a male pattern. | back 9 hirsutism |
front 10 The condition known as __________ is a fungal infection of the nail. | back 10 onychomycosis |
front 11 Any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body is known as __________ . | back 11 melanosis |
front 12 A/An __________ , which is usually caused by an injury, is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues. | back 12 hematoma |
front 13 The term __________ means producing or containing pus. | back 13 purulent |
front 14 A/An __________ is a small blister, less than 0.5 cm in diameter, that contains watery fluid. | back 14 vesicle |
front 15 A/An __________ is a groove or crack-like break in the skin. | back 15 fissure |
front 16 A/An __________ is an open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges. | back 16 ulcer |
front 17 Also known as itching, __________ is associated with most forms of dermatitis. | back 17 pruritus |
front 18 Lupus __________ is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk. | back 18 erythematosus |
front 19 A/An __________ is a cluster of connected furuncles. | back 19 carbuncle |
front 20 Tissue death that is most commonly caused by a loss of circulation to the affected tissues is known as __________ . | back 20 gangrene |