Week 5 Assignment Medical Words

Read the definition in the numbered list. Then select the elements from the table to build medical words. You may use the elements more than once. COMBINING FORMS: derm/o dermat/o hidr/o ichthy/o kerat/o lip/o melan/o myc/o py/o scler/o seb/o trich/o xer/o -oma SUFFIXES: -al -osis -cyte -pathy -derma -plasty -graft -ic -logist -rrheap PREFIXES: anhomohypo1. tumor (that is) black: 2. pertaining to under the skin: 3. surgical repair of the skin: 4. cell (composed of) fat: 5. skin (containing) pus: 6. specialist in the study of skin disorders: 7. skin that is dry: 8. abnormal condition without sweat: 9. transplantation from the same (species): 10. abnormal condition of dry or scaly (skin): 11. skin (that has) hardened: 12. abnormal condition of a fungus: 13. discharge or flow of sebum: 14. disease of the hair: 15. abnormal condition of horny tissue: melanoma hypodermic dermatoplasty lipocyte pyoderma dermatologist xeroderma anhidrosis homograft ichthyosis scleroderma mycosis seborrhea trichopathy keratosis Use adip/o or lip/o (fat) to build words that mean: 1. tumor consisting of fat: 2. hernia containing fat: 3. resembling fat: 4. fat cell: Use dermat/o (skin) to build words that mean 5. inflammation of the skin: 6. abnormal condition of a skin fungus: Use onych/o (nail) to build words that mean: 7. tumor of the nails: 8. softening of the nails: 9. abnormal condition of the nails: 10. abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus: 11. abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail: 12. disease of the nails: onychoma onychomalacia onychosis onychomycosis onychocryptosis onychopathy Use trich/o (hair) to build words that mean: 13. disease of the hair: trichopathy adipoma/ lipoma adipocele/ lipocele adipoid/ lipoid adipocyte/ lipocyte dermatitis dermatomycosis 14. abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus: Use -logy or -logist to build words that mean: 15. study of the skin: 16. specialist in the study of skin (diseases): Build surgical words that mean: 17. excision of fat (adipose tissue): 18. removal of a nail: 19. incision of a nail: 20. surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the skin: trichomycosis dermatology dermatologist adipectomy/ lipectomy onychectomy onychotomy dermatoplasty/ dermoplasty Label the skin lesions on the lines provided, using the listed terms. bulla macule excoriations nodule papule fissure pustule vesicle tumor wheal ulcer FLAT LESIONS: Flat, discolored, circumscribed lesions of any size Flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter. Examples: freckle, flat mole, or rash that occurs in rubella: Macule ELEVATED LESIONS: SOLID/FLUID FILLED Solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented. Examples: nevus, wart, pimple, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema: Papule Palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule (0.6 to 2 cm in diameter); extends into the dermal area. Examples: intradermal nevus, benign or malignant tumor: Nodule Solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers. Examples: lipoma, steatoma, dermatofibroma, hemangioma. Tumor Elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema (swelling) that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching. Examples: hives, insect bites, urticarial: Wheal Elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter. Examples: poison ivy, shingles, chickenpox: Vesicle Small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter. Examples: acne, furuncle, pustular psoriasis, scabies: Postule A vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter. Examples: second-degree burns, severe poison oak, poison ivy: Bulla DEPRESSED LESIONS: Depressed lesions caused by loss of skin surface Linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis. Examples: scratches, abrasions, chemical or thermal burns: Excoriations Small slit or cracklike sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying: Fissure An open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. Examples: pressure sore, basal cell carcinoma: Ulcer Match each term on the left with its meaning on the right. erythema T0 malignant first-degree burn grading squamous cell carcinoma benign T1 M0 third-degree burns i. redness of skin e. no evidence of primary tumor h. cancerous; may be life-threatening g. burn that heals without scar formation f. determines degree of abnormal cancer cells compared with normal a. develops from keratinizing epidermal cells b. noncancerous j. primary tumor size, small with minimal invasion c. no evidence of metastasis d. extensive damage to underlying connective tissue Match the terms with the definitions in the numbered list. abscess alopecia chloasma ecchymosis erythema eschar impetigo pediculosis petechiae pruritus scabies tinea urticaria verruca vitiligo 1. infestation with lice pediculosis 2. skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches vitilligo 3. fungal skin infection, also called ringworm tinea 4. contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite scabies 5. bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture impetigo 6. allergic reaction of the skin, characterized by elevated red patches called hives urticaria 7. hyperpigmentation of the skin, characterized by yellowish-brown patches or spots chloasma 8. hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin eccymosis 9. minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin petchiae 10. loss or absence of hair alopecia 11. localized collection of pus at the site of infection (staphylococcal) abscess 12. redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries erythema 13. damaged tissue following a severe burn eschar 14. intense itching pruritus 15. epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as wart verruca Match the terms with the definitions in the numbered list. antifungals corticosteroids dermabrasion fulguration intradermal test keratolytics parasiticides patch test ung xenograft 1. topical agents to treat athlete’s foot and onychomycosis antifungals 2. tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current fulguration 3. agents that decrease inflammation or itching corticosteroids 4. use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles dermabrasion 5. agents that kill parasitic skin infestations parasiticides 6. agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off keratolytics 7. procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously intradermal test 8. procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forearm patch test 9. ointment ung 10. transplantation taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human xenograft To construct chart notes, replace the italicized and boldfaced terms in each of the two case studies with one of the medical terms from the list. asymptomatic biopsy chemotherapy dermatologist erythematous lymphadenectomy metastasize Mohs surgery oncologist pruritic Mr. R. is concerned about a “patch” that developed on the back of his neck. Lately, the patch has be- come (1) reddened and is (2) itchy. Now that the patch is crusting and bleeding, his wife advises him to see a (3) skin specialist. After various tests are performed, the dermatologist identifies the patch as a basal cell carcinoma. She explains that this type of cancer rarely (4) spreads to other body sites. The dermatologist advises that the tumor must be removed using a technique in which (5) thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and microscopically examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. 1. erythematous 2. pruritic 3. dermatologist 4. metastasize 5. Mohs surgery Miss M. noticed that a mole on her neck is increasing in size. Other than the increase in size, Miss M. is experiencing (6) no other symptoms. An appointment in the outpatient clinic is scheduled for the (7) exci- sion of the lesion for microscopic examination. After evaluation of the biopsy, the pathology report indicates a diagnosis of melanoma. Miss M. is advised to see the (8) physician who specializes in tumors. In addition to the melanoma, the surgeon discovers metastasis of adjacent lymph glands (nodes) and (9) removes the lymph glands (nodes). After her discharge, Miss M. will begin (10) treatment using chemicals to target and destroy any remaining cancer cells. 6. asymptomatic 7. biopsy 8. oncologist 9. lymphadenectomy 10. chemotherapy