Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-An acute allergic reaction of the skin with hives and itching
A)acne
B)basal cell carcinoma
C)bullae
D)callus
E)cicatrix
F)decubitus ulcer
G)ecchymoses
H)eczema
I)gangrene
J)impetigo
K)keloid
L)papule
M)pruritus
N)psoriasis
O)purpura
P)rubella
Q)tinea
R)urticaria
S)vitiligo
T)wheal

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Urticaria is an acute allergic reaction of the skin with hives and itching.

Answer: H
 Eczema is a skin condition marked by dry, red, itchy patches on the skin.

Answer: T
 Wheal is a raised, red, itchy bump on the skin commonly caused by an allergic reaction.

Answer: O
 Purpura is a skin condition characterized by purple or red spots on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Answer: N
 Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by scaly, red patches on the skin.

Answer: J
 Impetigo is a skin infection characterized by blisters that ooze and crust over.

Answer: Q
 Tinea is a group of fungal infections that can affect the skin, scalp or nails and causes intense itching.

Answer: M
 Pruritus refers to itchy skin.

Answer: A
 Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or spots on the face, neck, back, and chest.

Answer: B
 Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that typically appears as a waxy or pearly bump on the face, neck, or other sun-exposed areas.

Answer: L
 Papule is a raised, red, or pink blemish on the skin.

Answer: K
 Keloid is a raised, thickened area of scar tissue that forms at the site of an injury or incision.

Answer: G
 Ecchymoses are larger patches of bruising on the skin.

Answer: I
 Gangrene is the death and decay of body tissue caused by a lack of blood supply.

Answer: F
 Decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure ulcer or bed sore, is a sore that develops on the skin over a bony area due to pressure or friction.

Answer: P
 Rubella is a contagious viral infection that causes a rash and fever.

Answer: C
 Bullae are large fluid-filled blisters on the skin.

Answer: E
 Cicatrix is another term for a scar, which is a mark left on the skin after a wound heals.

Answer: S
 Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin.

Answer: D
 A callus is a thickened area of skin that forms in response to repeated friction or pressure.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings