Which term describes an injury that does not involve a break in the skin?
contusion
Which substance is an anticoagulant that is released in response to injury?
heparin
What type of injury is one in which the superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away?
abrasion
Which term describes the black pigment that determines one's skin color?
melanin
Which condition is an inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes?
albinism
Which surgical procedure is also known as a face-lift?
rhytidectomy
Which term, also known as a scab, describes a collection of dried serum and cellular debris?
crust
Which term describes a large, tender, swollen area caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
furuncle
Which condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation?
gangrene
Which term describes profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating?
diaphoresis
Which cancer of the cells of the epithelium spreads quickly to other body systems?
squamous cell carcinoma
Which structure is a mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane?
polyp
Which treatment is the use of chemicals to remove the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring, fine wrinkling, and keratoses?
chemabrasion
Which condition is commonly known as nail biting?
onychophagia
Which procedure is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound?
debridement
Which condition is an infestation with the itch mite?
scabies
Which degree of burn involves damage to the epidermis, corium, and subcutaneous layers?
third-degree
Which medical term describes a large blister that is more than 0.5 cm in diameter?
bulla
Which term describes excessively dry skin?
xeroderma
Which condition is characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks?
psoriasis