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11/12/2026

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a-, an-:
Definition
  • Absence of, without, not Example: Anhidrosis – The absence of sweating, which can result from damage to sweat glands, certain medications, or neurological disorders, potentially leading to overheating or heatstroke.

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bi-: 
Definition
Two or both Example: Bilateral – Pertaining to both sides, such as a bilateral rash that appears symmetrically on both sides of the body, often associated with systemic conditions like lupus
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dia-:
Definition
  • Through, complete Example: Diaphoresis – Excessive sweating, which may be a symptom of fever, physical exertion, or underlying conditions like hyperthyroidism or a heart attack.

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dys-
Definition
  • Difficult, painful, abnormal, labored Example: Dysplasia – Abnormal development or growth of tissue, often referring to precancerous changes in the skin or mucous membranes, such as cervical dysplasia.

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dys-:
Definition
  • Difficult, painful, abnormal, labored Example: Dysplasia – Abnormal development or growth of tissue, often referring to precancerous changes in the skin or mucous membranes, such as cervical dysplasia.

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ad
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: Toward Example: Cephalad – Toward the head, commonly used to describe directional movement or anatomical orientation.
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-al:
Definition
lPertaining to Example: Dermal – Pertaining to the skin, particularly the dermis layer, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.
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-coccus:
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 Berry-shaped Example: Staphylococcus – A type of berry-shaped bacterium that can cause skin infections such as boils, abscesses, or cellulitis
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-cyte:
Definition
Cell Example: Melanocyte – A pigment-producing cell in the skin responsible for producing melanin, which protects against UV radiation.
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-ectomy:
Definition
Excision Example: Lipectomy – Surgical removal of fat, often performed for cosmetic reasons or to address localized fat deposits.
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oid:
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  •  Resembling Example: Xanthoid – Resembling yellow, often describing yellowish discolorations of the skin or lesions.

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-oma:
Definition
: Tumor, swelling Example: Lipoma – A benign tumor composed of fatty tissue, often found under the skin
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-opsy
Definition
  • View of, process of viewing, viewing Example: Biopsy – The process of removing tissue samples for microscopic examination to diagnose skin cancer or other diseases.

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-osis: 
Definition
  • bnormal condition, increased numbers pertaining to blood Example: Erythrodermosis – A condition characterized by widespread redness and peeling of the skin, often linked to disorders such as eczema or psoriasis.

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-ous
Definition
  • ertaining to Example: Sebaceous – Pertaining to sebum or oil, such as the sebaceous glands that produce skin oil.

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aden/o
Definition
  • Gland Example: Adenoma – A benign tumor of a gland, often found in areas such as the adrenal glands, sebaceous glands, thyroid, or pituitary gland. These tumors are typically noncancerous but may affect gland function.

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adip/o
Definition
Fat Example: Adipocyte – A fat cell that stores energy in the form of lipids, found primarily in subcutaneous tissue and around internal organs.
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albin/o:
Definition
White Example: Albinism – A genetic condition characterized by the absence of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, leading to increased sensitivity to sunlight and vision issues
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aut/o: 
Definition
 Self Example: Autograft – A graft of tissue taken from the patient’s own body, often used in burn treatments or reconstructive surgery to minimize rejection.
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bi/o: 
Definition
  • Life Example: Biotherapy – The use of living organisms or biologically derived treatments to aid in the treatment of skin conditions, such as using probiotics for acne or biologic drugs for psoriasis.

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