Dermatology X-Word Puzzle printable pdf download

Dermatology X-Word Puzzle

ACROSS

3. __________________________ is a firm, white protein consisting of connective

tissue fibers found in the dermis.

6. The abbreviation for biopsy is __________________________.

7. Itching is also called __________________________.

8. The combining form “__________________________” means hairy.

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1. A skin infection caused by a fungus that feeds on epidermal cells is known as

__________________________.

2. Yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by liver disease

is known as __________________________.

3. A/an __________________________ is a medical procedure that uses a curet to

scrape off superficial skin lesions.

4. Any benign or malignant new growth that occurs on or in the skin is referred to as

a/an __________________________.

5. The __________________________ is a whitish half-moon that is visible under the

proximal portion of the nail plate.

6. The combining form “__________________________” means eyelid.

Dermatology X-Word Puzzle