Ch. 4 Vocab Signs and Symptoms

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Across
  1. 3. a circumscribed, pigmented area, a mole, or a birthmark
  2. 5. a small elevation of the epidermis that contains fluid; also called a blister
  3. 8. a localized skin infection originating from a hair follicle; also called boil
  4. 10. a purple-red discoloration resulting from hemorrhage into the skin
  5. 14. a closed sac or pouch that contains fluid
  6. 15. skin eruption usually caused by an allergic reaction to foods, infection, or injury; also called hives
  7. 17. a small circumscribed skin elevation that contains pus
  8. 18. swelling caused by accumulation of fluid
  9. 19. a torn or jagged wound
  10. 21. a pinpoint skin hemorrhage
  11. 23. a loss or lack of scalp hair; also called baldness
  12. 25. profuse (not necessarily excessive) sweating
  13. 26. an elevated lesion formed from the buildup of sebum and keratin; also called a blackhead
  14. 28. a change in tissues due to disease or injury
  15. 29. a small, solid, circumscribed skin elevation; also called pimple
  16. 30. an overgrowth of scar tissue
Down
  1. 1. a narrow break or slit in the skin
  2. 2. a scar
  3. 4. a local uneven surface of the skin caused by fat deposition, usually in thighs and buttocks
  4. 6. an abnormal yellow coloring of the skin; also called xanthoderma
  5. 7. a symptom of intense itching
  6. 9. a discolored flat spot, such as a freckle
  7. 11. an eroded lesion of the skin or mucous membrane
  8. 12. a collection of pus from a localized infection
  9. 13. a temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, usually with a white center and red perimeter; also called a welt
  10. 16. an injury to the skin that causes discoloration and swelling without breaking the skin surface; also called a bruise
  11. 17. abnormal lack of skin color; paleness
  12. 20. general term for redness of the skin
  13. 22. a skin wound caused by scraping
  14. 24. the formation of local hard areas on the skin or elsewhere
  15. 27. a small circumscribed skin elevation caused by a virus; also called a wart