infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding epidermis, commonly called a boil, is referred to by the…

infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding epidermis, commonly called a boil, is referred to by the term \n○ ecchymosis\n○ furuncle\n○ melanoma\n○ purpura

infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding epidermis, commonly called a boil, is referred to by the term \n○ ecchymosis\n○ furuncle\n○ melanoma\n○ purpura

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

  • Ecchymosis: refers to discoloration from blood pooling under skin (not a boil).
  • Furuncle: is a boil, an infection of a hair follicle and surrounding skin.
  • Melanoma: is a type of skin cancer (not a boil).
  • Purpura: involves purple spots from bleeding under skin (not a boil).

So the correct term for a boil (infection of hair follicle and surrounding epidermis) is furuncle.

Answer:

B. furuncle (Note: Assuming the options are labeled with letters, if the second option is "furuncle", the answer is the option with "furuncle", e.g., if the options are A. ecchymosis, B. furuncle, C. melanoma, D. purpura, then the answer is B. furuncle)