Chapter 6.10 - Integumentary System

15 questions

the term for a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by patches of thick red skin with the appearance of silvery scales

combining forms means nail

onych/o

pertaining to the hair and sebaceous glands

pilosebaceous

combining forms means skin

cutane/o

a condition that is characterized by hair loss, or lack of hair, where it would usually be

alopecia

combining forms refers to hair

trich/o

terms refers to a mental illness characterized by the compulsion to pull out one's own hair

trichotillomania

combining forms means nail and is used in the term ungectomy

ungu/o

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer

False

terms describes the outermost layer of the skin

epidermal

Melanoma is the least dangerous type of skin cancer

False

combining forms refers to the surface tissue of the skin

epitheli/o

terms refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats skin disorders

dermatologist

combining forms means skin

dermat/o, cutane/o

the term for an allergic reaction characterized by dryness and itchy patches on the skin

eczema