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Skin and Body membranes
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Anatomy
12th Grade
12/08/2008

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Derma
Definition
Skin
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Dorso
Definition
Back
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Dys
Definition
Abnormal, difficult
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Extra
Definition
Outside of, in addition to
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Histo
Definition
Tissue
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Hydro
Definition
Water
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Hygro
Definition
Moisture
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Sarco
Definition
Sacrum
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Sclero
Definition
Hard, hardening
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Rhin
Definition
Nose
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Lysis
Definition
Disintegration
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Oid
Definition
Likeness, resemblance
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Oma
Definition
Tumor
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Osis
Definition
Disease, condition of
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Plasty
Definition
Plastic Surgery
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Dermis
Definition
The deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue
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Epidermis
Definition
The outer layers of the skin; epithelium
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Exocrine Glands
Definition
Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a body surface ( skin or muscosa)
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Follicle
Definition
1) Structure in an ovary consisting of a developing egg surrounded by follicle cells.
2) Colloid containing structure in the thyroid gland.
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Integument
Definition
The skin
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Keratinizing
Definition
A though, insoluble protien found in tissues such as hair, nails and epidermis of the skin
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Melanin
Definition
The dark pigment synthesized by melanocytes responsible for the skin color
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Mucous Membrane
Definition
Membrane that forms the linings of body cavities open to the exterior ( digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts)
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Sebaceous Glands
Definition
Glands that empty their sebum secretion into hair follicles
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Serous Membrane
Definition
Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body (except for joint cavities); serosa
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Subcutaneous Tissue
Definition
Tissure beneath the skin
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Sweat Glands
Definition
The glands that produce a saline solution called sweat; also called sudoriferous glands
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Synovial Membrane
Definition
membrane that lines the capsule of a synovial joint.
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