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DEFINITIONS Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. 12.16. An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues is known as abscess cellulitis fissure ulcer 12.17. Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer are known as dysplastic nevi lipomas malignant keratoses papillomas 12.18. The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas is known as alopecia areata alopecia capitis alopecia universalis psoriasis 12.19. A/An is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues. abscess contusion hematoma petechiae 12.20. The term means profuse sweating. anhidrosis diaphoresis hidrosis ecchymosis 12.21. A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called a cicatrix keloid keratosis papilloma 12.22. A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter is known as a/an abscess bulla pustule vesicle 12.23. The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is called cauterization curettage debridement dermabrasion 12.24. A- burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and de first-degree fourth-degree second-degree third-degree

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12.16 Cellulitis

12.17 Dysplastic nevi

12.18 Alopecia areata

12.19 Hematoma

12.20 Diaphoresis

12.21 Cicatrix

12.22 Bulla

12.23 Debridement

12.24 second-degree