Question

1. which medical word best describes the image shown? keloid cyst pustule furuncle question 5 of 6

Explanation:

A furuncle is a painful, pus - filled bump under the skin caused by a bacterial infection. The image shows a raised, red, and inflamed area which is characteristic of a furuncle. A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue, a cyst is a closed - sac with fluid or semi - solid material, and a pustule is a small pus - containing bump on the skin surface usually smaller than a furuncle.

Answer:

Furuncle