CH 16: Terminology Flashcards
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adipose
pertaining to fat
albinism
condition of white
causalgia
burning pain
electrocautery
process of burning with electricity
subcutaneous
below the skin
epidermis
above the skin
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
dermatologist
one who specializes in skin
dermabrasion
scarping away skin
epidermolysis
process of breakdown layer of outer skin
diaphoresis
abnormal condition of complete ?
erythema
redness
anhidrosis
abnormal condition pertaining to no sweat
ichthyosis
abnormal condition of dry scaly skin
keratosis
condition of hard tissue
leukoplakia
?
plakia- plaques
lipoma
tumor of fat
liposuction
removal of fat tissue
melanocyte
black cell
melanoma
tumor of black
mycosis
abnormal condition of fungus
oncholysis
breakdown of the nail
onychomycosis
abnormal nail of nail fungus
paronychia
condition to the side of the nail
par- near or beside