Med Term- Chapter 3: Integumentary System

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

• onychosis

• dermatosis

• trichosis

• melanosis

A lice infestation is known as _________.

• pediculosis

• scabies

• tinea

• eczema

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

• Petechiae

• Ecchymosis

• Hematoma

• Purpura

The medical term for itching is _________.

• pruritus

• edema

• erythema

• cyanosis

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

• psoriasis

• eczema

• impetigo

• rosacea

Increased sebum (oil) discharge is known as _________.

• seborrhea

• alopecia

• eczema

• psoriasis

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

• subcutaneous

• intravenous

• intramuscular

• intradermal

A fungal infection of the scalp is called _________.

• Tinea capitis

• Alopecia areata

• Psoriasis

• Seborrheic dermatitis

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

• Tinea corporis

• Impetigo

• Psoriasis

• Vitiligo

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

• Tinea cruris

• Tinea pedis

• Tinea capitis

• Tinea corporis