Question

question 19
the diagnostic term dyshidrosis literally means:
thirsty state
condition of faulty sweating
bad oil gland condition
state of water

question 20
a motor vehicle accident victim admitted to the emergency department was described as having \lacerations\ and \contusions.\ this means they have:
cuts and abrasions
cuts and bruises
cuts and burns
gaping wounds and contractures

question 21
the combining forms cutane/o (cutaneous), pel/o (pellagra), -derm (epidermis and dermatitis), and cut/i (cuticle) all mean:
upper skin
sweat
skin
horny tissue

Explanation:

• Question 19:
• The prefix "dys -" means faulty or abnormal.
• The root "hidr -" means sweat.
• The suffix "-osis" means condition.
• So, "Dys/hidr/osis" means condition of faulty sweating.
• Question 20:
• "Lacerations" are cuts.
• "Contusions" are bruises.
• Question 21:
• "Cutane/o" (cutaneous), "pel/o" (pellagra), "-derm" (epidermis and dermatitis), and "cut/i" (cuticle) all relate to the skin.

Answer:

• Question 19: condition of faulty sweating
• Question 20: cuts and bruises
• Question 21: skin