Vocabulary Review • CHAPTER 3 105Vocabulary Review
Match the medical term(s) below with the definitions in the numbered list.
autograft Kaposi sarcoma onychomalacia subcutaneous
diaphoresis leukemia onychomycosis suction lipectomy
ecchymosis lipocele papules trichopathy
erythrocyte melanoma pressure ulcer xanthoma
hirsutism onychoma pustule xeroderma
- means beneath the skin.
- is a condition in which a person sweats excessively and is also called sudoresis.
- refers to any disease of the hair.
- is a transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same
individual. - is a type of malignant skin tumor associated with AIDS.
- refers to excision of subcutaneous fat tissue by use of a blunt-tipped cannula
(tube) and is done for cosmetic reasons. - is a fungal infection of the nails.
- is caused by prolonged pressure against an area of skin from a bed or chair.
- refers to excessive production of white blood cells and literally means white blood.
- is a black-and-blue mark on the skin, also called a bruise.
- is a benign tumor of the nail bed.
- means excessive body hair, especially in women.
- is an elevated lesion containing pus, as seen in acne, furuncles, and psoriasis.
- is a medical term for warts, moles, and pimples.
- is a red blood cell.
- means excessive dryness of the skin.
- is a black tumor.
- refers to a hernia that contains fat or fatty cells.
- refers to a tumor containing yellow material.
- is an abnormal softening of the nail or nail bed.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 570. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the chapter vocabulary and retake the review.
Correct Answers: x 5 = % Score