Question

write the letter of the common term next to its medical - term equivalent.

1. vesicle

a. head lice

1. urticaria

b. scar

1. varicella

c. pressure sore

1. herpes zoster

d. shingles

1. decubitus ulcer

e. hives

1. rubella

f. itching

1. cicatrix

g. ringworm

1. pruritus

h. german measles

1. pediculosis

i. chickenpox

1. tinea corporis

j. a blister

Explanation:

1. A vesicle is commonly known as a blister.
2. Urticaria is the medical term for hives.
3. Varicella is the medical name for chickenpox.
4. Herpes zoster is commonly called shingles.
5. Decubitus ulcer is another name for pressure - sore.
6. Rubella is also known as German measles.
7. Cicatrix is the medical term for scar.
8. Pruritus means itching.
9. Pediculosis is the presence of head - lice.
10. Tinea corporis is commonly known as ringworm.

Answer:

1. j. a blister
2. e. hives
3. y. chickenpox
4. d. shingles
5. c. pressure sore
6. h. German measles
7. b. scar
8. g. itching
9. a. head lice
10. i. ringworm