Chapter 4,  Integumentary System, Quiz 2, ANSWERS

1.   abscess: localized collection of pus
2.   gangrene: death of a tissue caused by bacteria entry and loss of blood supply
3.   biopsy: view of life (the removal of living tissue from the body to be viewed under the microscope)
4.   dermatoplasty: plastic repair on the skin
5.   rhytidectomy: excision of wrinkles
6.   dermatome: instrument used to cut skin
7.   necrosis: abnormal condition of death (cells and tissues die because of disease)
8.  alopecia: baldness
9.  debridement: removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound
10.  decubitus ulcer: bedsore; an open area of skin caused by pressure or irritation
11.  diaphoresis: profuse sweating
12.  jaundice: condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin
13.  pruritus: severe itching
14.  dermatitis: inflammation of the skin
15.  onychomalacia: softening of the nails
16.  pachyderma: thickening of the skin
17.  xeroderma: dry skin
18.  hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
19.  neopathy: new disease
20.  somatopathy: disease of the body

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