Med Term- Chapter 3: Integumentary System

Front

A general term for disease of the nails is called _________.

Back

onychosis

Front

A lice infestation is known as _________.

Back

pediculosis

Front

Pinpoint spots, red and purple in color, resulting from hemorrhages below the skin are called _________.

Back

Petechiae

Front

The medical term for itching is _________.

Back

pruritus

Front

An inflammatory condition marked by papules that form silvery scaling plaques is called _________.

Back

psoriasis

Front

Increased sebum (oil) discharge is known as _________.

Back

seborrhea

Front

Pertaining to the area under the skin; often used to describe route of medication injection into the fatty tissue under the skin is called _________.

Back

subcutaneous

Front

A fungal infection of the scalp is called _________.

Back

Tinea capitis

Front

A fungal infection of the skin; aka ringworm is called _________.

Back

Tinea corporis

Front

A fungal infection of the genital and surrounding areas; aka jock itch is called _________.

Back

Tinea cruris