Question

question 43
the diagnostic term hirsut/ism literally means:
○ huge limbs
○ resembling fish skin
○ the state of being hairy
○ condition of warts

question 44
the term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:
○ pediculosis
○ cellulitis
○ scabies
○ impetigo

question 45
the diagnostic term malignant melanoma actually means:
○ a white tumor on the skin
○ a black ulcer on the skin
○ a tumor that are fleshy
○ a black tumor that is bad or cancerous

Explanation:

• Question 43:
• The root word “hirsut” means hairy. The suffix “-ism” can denote a state or condition. So, “Hirsut/ism” means the state of being hairy.
• Question 44:
• “Pediculosis” is specifically the infestation of lice (pediculus is the Latin for louse). “Cellulitis” is an inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. “Scabies” is caused by mites. “Impetigo” is a bacterial skin infection.
• Question 45:
• “Melan-” refers to black (related to melanin). “-oma” means tumor. “Malignant” means bad, cancerous. So, “Malignant Melanoma” is a black tumor that is bad or cancerous.

Answer:

• Question 43: the state of being hairy
• Question 44: pediculosis
• Question 45: a black tumor that is bad or cancerous