Question 1

Which combining form refers to the nail?

Accepted Answer

onych/o

Question 2

A patient presents with yellowish skin. Which combining form best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

xanth/o

Question 3

Which medical term describes a condition characterized by a deficiency in sweating?

Accepted Answer

Hypohidrosis

Question 4

A fungal infection of the nail is best described by which term?

Accepted Answer

Onychomycosis

Question 5

Which combining form means 'thick' and is used to describe thickened skin?

Accepted Answer

pachy/o

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to a surgical procedure for removing wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Rhytidectomy

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed with cyanosis. What does this indicate about their skin?

Accepted Answer

The skin appears blue due to lack of oxygen.

Question 8

Which term describes inflammation of the skin caused by UV radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

Actinic dermatitis

Question 9

Which combining form means 'dry' and is used to describe dry skin?

Accepted Answer

xer/o

Question 10

A patient has a skin condition with pus formation. Which combining form best describes this?

Accepted Answer

py/o

Question 11

Which term refers to a discharge of oil from the sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Seborrhea

Question 12

Which combining form means 'hair'?

Accepted Answer

trich/o

Question 13

A patient with leukoderma would have which of the following skin characteristics?

Accepted Answer

White patches on the skin

Question 14

Which term describes a skin condition caused by bacterial infection of sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis

Question 15

Which combining form means 'black' and is used to describe dark pigmentation?

Accepted Answer

melan/o

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the term 'autograft'?

Accepted Answer

Transplantation of tissue from one part of the body to another in the same individual

Question 17

Which term refers to a medication or substance that acts against itching?

Accepted Answer

Antipruritic

Question 18

Which combining form means 'scale' and is used to describe scaly skin conditions?

Accepted Answer

ichthy/o

Question 19

A patient with erythroderma would most likely present with which symptom?

Accepted Answer

Redness of the skin

Question 20

Which term describes inflammation of the skin and underlying tissues?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis

Medical Terminology: Integumentary System Word Building and Pathological Conditions

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