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Which type of tissue forms the upper layer of the epidermis?​


A) ​squamous epithelial tissue
B) ​basal layer
C) ​dermis
D) ​skin

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cellulitis


A) ​also known as the mask of pregnancy
B) ​cluster of connected furuncles
C) ​bacterial infection within the connective tissues
D) ​noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle
E) ​normal scar from a healing wound

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -comedo


A) ​also known as the mask of pregnancy
B) ​cluster of connected furuncles
C) ​bacterial infection within the connective tissues
D) ​noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle
E) ​normal scar from a healing wound

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_____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells through the application of extreme cold.​


A) ​Cauterization
B) ​Chemabrasion
C) ​Cryosurgery
D) ​Curettage

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -scabies


A) ​a fungal infection of a nail
B) ​widespread rash in children
C) an infestation with the itch mite​
D) ​overproduction of sebum
E) spontaneous bruises greater than 2 millimeters in diameter​

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The term ____________________ describes a chronic condition that produces redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels.​

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The medical term ____________________ means excessively dry skin.​

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Which procedure is also known as a skin graft?​


A) ​dermatoplasty
B) ​sclerotherapy
C) ​lipectomy
D) ​liposuction

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Which term is also known as onychitis?​


A) onychiaclubbing
B) onychophagia
C) clubbing
D) koilonychia

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Which term describes the half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root?


A) ​lunula
B) ​cuticle
C) ​nail root
D) ​unguis

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____________________ are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -hidr/o


A) ​pus
B) hairy​
C) hair​
D) skin​
E) sweat​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -xer/o


A) ​dry
B) ​skin
C) ​rash
D) ​sebum
E) ​wrinkle

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Also known as warts, ____________________ are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cicatrix


A) ​also known as the mask of pregnancy
B) ​cluster of connected furuncles
C) ​bacterial infection within the connective tissues
D) ​noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle
E) ​normal scar from a healing wound

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The autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hirsutism


A) ​a large bruise
B) also known as boils​
C) excessive body and facial hair in women​
D) inflammation of hair follicles​
E) skin redness due to dilated capillaries​

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A/An ____________________ is a small, raised, red lesion that is less than 1/2 centimeter in diameter.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -onychomycosis


A) ​a fungal infection of a nail
B) ​widespread rash in children
C) an infestation with the itch mite​
D) ​overproduction of sebum
E) spontaneous bruises greater than 2 millimeters in diameter​

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A/An ____________________ is a benign, superficial, wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body, such as in the bladder.​

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