Across
- 1. scraping or rubbing away of the surface of the skin
- 5. a contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
- 9. excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women
- 12. A bump of bone or tissue that forms at the big toe joint, causing inflammation and considerable pain.
- 14. smooth, elevated skin that is white in the center surrounded by redness
- 15. Shortening of a muscle, usually because of disease or lack of use, that limits joint movement.
- 16. Pain and swelling of the bursa, the small fluid filled pads that act as cushions in or near the joints.
- 18. absence of or loss of hair especially on the head
- 22. a chronic skin disease with itchy red patches and silvery scales
- 23. A small pocket of fluid that develops between the upper layers of skin; often caused by friction or burns.
- 24. clouding or fogging of the lens of the eye that may blur or tint vision.
- 27. Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
- 29. A person who has rhinitis has inflammation of the__.
- 31. a fungal infection like athlete’s foot or jock itch
- 34. the outer layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body Has no nerves or vessels
- 36. Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.
- 38. Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
- 40. An accumulation of mucus or of blood in an organ.
- 42. Not cancerous.
- 43. loss of skin pigmentation “leukoderma”
- 44. Unusual memory loss or forgetfulness.
- 45. Part of the ear that converts sound into electrical signals that the brain interprets as a particular sound.
- 46. One of a class of stress hormones released during the fight-or-flight stress response.
- 47. Stiff connective tissue that provides support to other tissues and cushions joints.
- 48. a cluster of boils in subcutaneous tissue
- 49. Laryngo is a stem meaning larynx or voice box. A laryngoscopy is an examination of the interior of the __.
Down
- 2. inflammatory disease of sebaceous follicles of the skin
- 3. a collection of pus at the site of an infection
- 4. Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
- 6. A slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute.
- 7. The surgical removal of a limb or other body part.
- 8. Severe abdominal pain caused by spasms in the intestines or in a portion of the kidneys.
- 9. an elevated collection of blood trapped under the skin “bruise”
- 10. a rounded growth caused by a virus “wart”
- 11. a closed sac under the skin containing fluid or solid material
- 13. the inner layer of skin, rich in blood vessels, nerve endings,
- 17. a physician who specializes in treating integumentary disorders
- 19. thin tube that is inserted into the body to provide or drain fluids, or to carry tiny surgical instruments and cameras in minimally invasive surgeries.
- 20. The clear, thin membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
- 21. Broken bone or cartilage.
- 23. Ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
- 25. a hemorrhage underneath unbroken skin
- 26. an overgrowth of hardened scar tissue
- 28. The large intestine; a muscular tube that is 5 to 6 feet long. It compacts and moves solid waste.
- 30. Tiny single-celled organisms. Some bacteria cause disease, although most are harmless.
- 32. White blood cells that come from bone marrow, and produce antibodies to fight off disease.
- 33. A small airway in the respiratory system that connects to the alveoli (air sacs); a branch of the bronchial tubes.
- 35. “blackhead”: discolored, dried sebum plugging a duct in the skin
- 37. An immune system reaction (for example, rash, fever, sneezing, or headaches) to something that is normally harmless.
- 38. Able to walk; not confined to a bed.
- 39. lesion of the skin or mucous membranes
- 41. death of tissue resulting from loss of blood supply to an area