Question

exercise 22 - match
match the words in the first column with their correct definitions in the second column.

1. lesion

a. loss of hair

1. alopecia

b. large (greater than 1 cm), flat, blue - purple lesion caused by escape of blood deeper areas of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera

1. abscess

c. yellow color to the skin

1. nodule

d. closed sac containing fluid

1. diaphoresis

e. broad term denoting any visible change in tissue, including sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors

1. cyst
2. ecchymosis

f. small knotlike mass

1. jaundice

g. sweating

1. edema

h. swelling of tissue

1. induration

i. hard spot(s) or area of skin
j. localized collection of pus, bacteria, and other material
exercise 23 - match
match the terms in the first column with their correct definitions in the second column.

1. leukoplakia

a. mole

1. macule

b. itching

1. nevus

c. wart

1. pallor

d. condition of white spots or patches on mucous membranes

1. papule

e. small (between 0.3 cm and 1 cm), reddish purple - lesions

1. petechiae

f. skin elevation containing pus

1. pruritus

g. small elevation of epidermis containing liquid

1. purpura

h. individual urticaria lesion

1. pustule

i. flat, colored spot on skin

1. ulcer

j. small, solid skin elevation

1. verruca

k. paleness

1. vesicle

l. tiny (0.3 cm or smaller), pinpoint, bright red lesions

1. wheal

m. erosion of the skin or mucous membrane

Explanation:

Match the medical - terms related to skin conditions with their definitions based on common medical knowledge. For example, "lesion" is a broad term for any visible tissue change.

Answer:

Exercise 22:

1. e
2. a
3. j
4. f
5. g
6. d
7. b
8. c
9. h
10. i

Exercise 23:

1. d
2. i
3. a
4. k
5. j
6. l
7. b
8. e
9. f
10. m
11. c
12. g
13. h