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Med Terminology - Ch. 05 (Integ)
Med Terminology - Ch. 05 (Integumentary)
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09/09/2010

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Term

Fat

(3 combining forms)

Definition

adip/o

lip/o

steat/o

Term

Skin

(3 combining forms)

Definition

cutane/o

dermat/o

derm/o

Term

Sweat

(2 combining forms)

Definition

hidr/o

sudor/o

Term

Dry, Scaly

(1 combining form)

Definition
icthy/o
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Hard, horny tissue

(1 combining form)

Definition
kerat/o
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Black

(1 combining form)

Definition
melan/o
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Fungus

(1 combining form)

Definition
myc/o
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Nail

(2 combining forms)

Definition

onycho/o

ungu/o

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Hair

(2 combining forms)

Definition

pil/o

trich/o

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Hardening

(1 combining form)

Definition
scler/o
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Scale

(1 combining form)

Definition
squam/o
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Dry

(1 combining form)

Definition
xer/o
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-cyte
Definition
cell
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-derma
Definition
skin
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-logist
Definition
specialist in the study of
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-logy
Definition
study of
Term
-therapy
Definition
treatment
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an-
Definition
without, not
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dia-
Definition
through, across
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epi-
Definition
above, upon
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homo-
Definition
same
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hyper-
Definition

excessive

above normal

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sub-
Definition

under

below

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Skin Lesion:

Macule

Definition
Flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less 1 cm in diameter (freckle)
Term

Skin Lesion:

Papule

Definition

Solid elevated lesions less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same as the skin or pigmented


(nevus, wart, pimple, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema)

Term

Skin Lesion:

Pustule

Definition

Small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus,

usually less than 1 cm in diameter


(acne, furnucle, pustular psoriasis, scabies)

Term

Skin Lesion:

Vesicle

Definition

Elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter

 

(poison ivy, shingles)

Term

Skin Lesion:

Wheal

Definition

Elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema (swelling) that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching

(hives, insect bites)

Term

Skin Lesion:

Fissure

Definition
Small slit or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying
Term

Skin Lesion:

Ulcer

Definition

An open or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring.


(pressure sore, basal cell carcinoma)

Term

Describe

1st degree burn

Definition
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2nd degree burn

Definition
Term

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3rd degree burn

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Abscess

Definition
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Acne

Definition
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Alopecia

Definition
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Comedo

Definition
Blackhead
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Pressure Ulcer

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Ecchymosis

Definition
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Erythema

Definition
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Hirsutism

Definition
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Impetigo

Definition
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Keratosis

Definition
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Pallor

Definition
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Petechia

Definition
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Purpura

Definition
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Urticaria

Definition
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Verruca

Definition
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Biopsy

Definition
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Subcutaneous

Definition
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Melanoma

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Debridement

Definition
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Cryosurgery

Definition
Term

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Fulguration

Definition
Term

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Scleroderma

Definition
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Lunula

Definition
Term

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Sudoriferous gland

Definition
Term

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Sebaceous gland

Definition
Term

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Mycosis

Definition
Term
Bx
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decub
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Term
derm
Definition
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I & D
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