Question

Abbreviations (8 points) On the line provided, give meanings for the following abbreviations, then write each abbreviation next to its explanation below 1. ABCDE 2. bx. 3. Derm 4. DLE 5.PPD 6.PUVA 7.5C 8. SLE Treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions Photo-sensitive scaling, plaque-like, superficial eruption of the skin Study of the skin Under the skin Skin test for tuberculosis Characteristics associated with melanoma Autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs Removal of tissue and microscopic examination

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1) ABCDE (Asymmetry,Border,Color,Diameter,Evolution) - f) characteristics

                    associated with melanoma.

2) bx - biopsy - h) Removal of tissue and microscopic examination.

3) Derm - Dermatology - c) Study of the skin.

4) DLE - (discoid lupus erythematosus) - b) Photo sensitive,plaque like superficial

                eruption of the skin.

5) PPD - Purified protein derivative - e) Skin test for tuberculosis.

6) PUVA - Psoralen ultraviolet - a) Treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

7) SC - Subcutaneous - d) Under the skin.

8) SLE - Systemic lupus erythematosus - g) Autoimmune inflammatory diseases of skin

                                                                   joint and internal organs.