Question

definitions
select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided.
12.16. an acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues is known as
abscess cellulitis fissure ulcer
12.17. atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer are known as
dysplastic nevi lipomas malignant keratoses papillomas
12.18. the autoimmune disorder in which there are well - defined bald areas is known as
alopecia areata alopecia capitis alopecia universalis psoriasis
12.19. a/an ______________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.
abscess contusion hematoma petechiae
12.20. the term ______________ means profuse sweating.
anhidrosis diaphoresis hidrosis ecchymosis
12.21. a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called a ______________.
cicatrix keloid keratosis papilloma
12.22. a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter is known as a/an ______________.
abscess bulla pustule vesicle
12.23. the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is called
cauterization curettage debridement dermabrasion
12.24. a ______________ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis.
first - degree fourth - degree second - degree third - degree
12.25. commonly known as warts, ______________ are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus.
nevi petechiae scabies verrucae

Explanation:

12.16: Cellulitis is an acute, rapidly - spreading bacterial infection in connective tissues.
12.17: Dysplastic nevi are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer.
12.18: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder with well - defined bald areas.
12.19: A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in tissues.
12.20: Diaphoresis means profuse sweating.
12.21: A cicatrix is a normal scar from wound healing.
12.22: A bulla is a large blister usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter.
12.23: Debridement is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound.
12.24: A second - degree burn has blisters and damage only to the epidermis and dermis.
12.25: Verrucae, commonly known as warts, are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus.

Answer:

12.16. cellulitis
12.17. dysplastic nevi
12.18. alopecia areata
12.19. hematoma
12.20. diaphoresis
12.21. cicatrix
12.22. bulla
12.23. debridement
12.24. second - degree
12.25. verrucae