Question

an inflamed hair follicle is known as

multiple choice

folliculitis.

gangrene.

furuncle.

carbuncle.

Explanation:

Analyze the medical term components

The question asks for the term that means "an inflamed hair follicle."

• The word root/combining form for follicle is "follicul/o".
• The suffix for inflammation is "-itis".
• Combining these parts yields "folliculitis".

Evaluate the other options

• "gangrene" refers to tissue death (necrosis) caused by a lack of blood supply or a serious bacterial infection.
• "furuncle" (or a boil) is a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles, but is a localized skin abscess rather than the general term for follicle inflammation.
• "carbuncle" is a cluster of several furuncles that join together under the skin.

Select the correct match

The direct term for an inflamed hair follicle is folliculitis.

Answer:

• folliculitis. (Correct answer)
• gangrene.
• furuncle.
• carbuncle.