Question

1. the red lesions covered with silvery scales, or ________, on the patient elbows were soothed when an emollient was applied.
2. the dermatologist diagnosed the diseased state around the nail as ________.
3. ________ is a cancerous condition that starts as purple or brown papules and is often seen in conjunction with aids.
4. the patient’s loss of hair, or ________, was caused by an elevated androgen level.
5. the child’s fall resulted in a scraping away of skin, or ________, on her right knee.
6. the patient was given fluconazole, an antifungal, for treatment of thrush, or ________.
7. the surgeon used a scalpel to make a(n) ________ into the skin.
8. one manifestation of the patient’s illness was excessive sweating, or ________.
9. a(n) ________ is an external injury with no break in the skin and is characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration.

Explanation:

Each blank is filled with the correct medical term matching the provided description of symptoms, conditions, or procedures.

Answer:

1. psoriasis
2. paronychia
3. Kaposi's sarcoma
4. alopecia
5. abrasion
6. candidiasis
7. incision
8. hyperhidrosis
9. contusion