A General Word Describing Any Area of Visible Damage on the Skin

question 134

Multiple Choice

A general word describing any area of visible damage on the skin is:

• A)lesion.
• B)benign.
• C)malignant.
• D)dermatitis.

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Definitions:

Hyperalgesia

A condition where a person experiences an increased sensitivity to pain, often as a result of damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.

Vibrations

Oscillations or rapid movements back and forth or up and down, which can be felt with touch or detected through instruments.

Stereognosis

Stereognosis is the ability to perceive and recognize the form of an object by touch.

Tactile Discrimination

The ability to perceive and distinguish the details of an object, such as texture or temperature, by touch.