Patient Synopsis- Exam: Part 2 (14 points, .5 point per cell)
Deconstruct each of the seven red, bolded terms below by breaking
them down into their component parts and then provide a definition.
The patient is a 66 year old male who has an oozing lesion on his
left earlobe. The area appeared to be healing but then reopened
with renewed exudation which occasioned him to seek medical care.
He reports a history of working in road construction for many
years, with minimal attempts to protect himself from exposure to
the sun. The patient was referred to an oncologist by his family
physician. Following examination, a sample of tissue from the
lesion was obtained for biopsy. The report came back with a
diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. The patient will undergo
excision of the lesion. The prognosis after treatment is pending
the pathology report following the surgery. Term Prefix if any
Combining form Suffix Brief definition oncologist Onc = tumor
onc/ologist -ist An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and
provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. biopsy
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Patient Synopsis- Exam: Part 2 (14 points, .5 point per cell) Deconstruct each of the seven red, bolded terms below by b
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