CH 3: Integumentary System Flashcards
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What are the four cardinal signs of inflammation?
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redness, heat, pain, and swelling (edema)
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define biopsy
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removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination
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Q
deconstruct the word biopsy
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-opsy + bi-
(suffix) + (root)
= to view + life (from bios= life)
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define cutaneous
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pertaining to the skin
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define the suffix -ous
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pertaining to
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define the root/combining form cutan/e-
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skin
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define subcutaneous
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pertaining to below/under the skin
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True or False: the prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean below
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true
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define the prefix sub-
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below
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define dermatology
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medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin
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define the suffix -logy
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study of
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define the combining form dermat/o-
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skin
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define dermatologist
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medical specialist in diseases of the skin
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define the suffix -logist
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one who studies, specialist
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define dermatologic
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pertaining to the skin and dermatology
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define the suffix -ic
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pertaining to
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define etiology
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the study of the causes of a disease
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define the combining form eti/o
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cause
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define the prefix ex-
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out of, away from
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define the word root -crete
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to separate
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define the suffix -ion
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action
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define excretion
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removal of waste products out of the body
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define flora
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microorganism (bacteria, fungi, & other pathogens)
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What is flora most used in reference to?
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microorganisms that cover the exterior (skin) and interior (gut) surfaces
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define integument
the skin; the organ system that covers the body
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define integumentary
pertaining to the covering of the body
adjective form of integument
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define prognosis
forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease
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define the prefix pro-
projecting forward
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define the word root -gnosis
knowledge
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define diagnosis
the determination of the cause of a disease
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define secrete
to produce a chemical substance in a cell and release it from the cell
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define vasoconstriction
narrowing of a blood vessel
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What are vasoconstriction and vasodilation used for?
the body uses them to control inner temperature
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define vasodilation
expansion/widening of a blood vessel
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define the combining form vas/o
blood vessel
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define the word root -constrict-
narrow
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define the word root -dilat-
widen, open up
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define adipose
body tissue containing or composed of fat; found in the hypodermis layer (below the skin)
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define the word root adip-
fat
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define the suffix -ose
full of
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deconstruct the word adipose
-ose + adip-
(suffix) + (root)
= full of + fat
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define analgesia
state in which pain is reduced or relieved;
condition without sensation of pain
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define the prefix an-
without
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define the word root -agles-
sensation of pain
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define the suffix -ia
condition
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define dermis
layer of skin that contains the sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and nail roots
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define the suffix -al
pertaining to
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define the word root derm-
skin
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define dermal
pertaining to the skin
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define epidermis
top/superficial layer of the skin
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define the prefix epi-
above, upon
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define the word root -dermis
skin
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define hypodermis
loose connective tissue layer of skin below the dermis; location of adipose (fat) tissue
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define hypodermic
pertaining to below the skin
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True or False: Hypodermic is the same as subcutaneous
true
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define intradermal
within the epidermis
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define intradermal injections
injections that are given with a short needle that is introduced into the epidermis raising a small, raised wheal
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define transdermal
going across or through the skin
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define the prefix trans-
across, through
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define intramuscular
within the muscle;
intramuscular injections provide systemic delivery of medications
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define the word root -muscul-
muscle
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define melanin
black pigment: the pigment that is responsible for skin color
it is also found in skin, hair, iris, and retina
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define the word root melan-
black pigment
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define the suffix -in
substance
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define sebaceous glands
glands pertaining to wax;
glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secrete a waxy fluid called sebum (oil)
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define wheal
a small, itchy swelling of the skin
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What does wheal also refer to besides it's definition?
the raised bleb (blister) produced by an intradermal injection, which does not itch
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True or False: a Wheal is the same as hives
true
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define allergy
a hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen
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define dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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define the word root dermat-
skin
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define the suffix -itis
inflammation
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What's the difference between dermatitis and cellulitis?
Cellulitis is an infection and inflammation of the skin, whereas Dermatitis is only an inflammation
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define excoriation
scratch marks
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define the word root -cori-
skin
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define pruritus
itching
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define pruritic
itchy
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define antipruritic
medication against itching
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define the word root prurit-
itch
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define the prefix anti-
against
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define stasis
stagnation or standing still
in reference to the body, it is used to define the impeded or reduced flow of a body fluid, such as blood
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True or False: Stasis can be used as a non-constructed term as well as a suffix
true
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define vesicle
small sac containing liquid (ex. a blister)
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what is the literal latin translation of vesicle
blister
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define congenital
present at birth
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define the combining form -genit-
bring forth
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define the prefix con-
with (like spanish - cafe con azucar)
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define decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcer)
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time;
caused by pressure on bony projections which cut off blood supply to an area of skin which produces an ulcer
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define the word root -cubitus
lying down
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define the word root ulcer
sore
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define the prefix de-
from
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define malignant
pertaining to being harmful, bad
refers to tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes to distant organs
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define the suffix -ant
forming, pertaining to
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define the word root malign-
harmful, bad
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define the suffix -ancy
state of
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define malignancy
state of being malignant
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define benign
a non-cancerous tumor that does not metastasize
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where is black pigment found?
skin, hair, retina, and iris
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define metastasis
spread of a disease from one part of the body to another
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define the prefix meta-
beyond, subsequent to
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define metastasize
to spread to distant parts
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define the suffix stasis
stagnate, stay in one place
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define metastatic
pertaining to the character of cells that can metastasize
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define the word root -stat-
stationary
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define the suffix -ize
affect in a specific way
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define oral thrush
a yeast-like infection of the mouth
(Candida albicans of the mouth, most common in infants)
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define cellulitis
an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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define the suffix -itis
inflammation and/or infection
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define the word root cellul-
cell
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define contagious
can be transmitted from person to person or from a person to a surface to a person
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What does contagious mean in latin?
touch closely
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define impetigo
infection of the skin producing thick, yellow crusts
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What does impetigo mean in latin?
scabby eruption
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define infection
invasion of the body by disease-producing microorganisms
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define the word root infect-
internal invasion, infection
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define infestation
condition caused by a parasite living off another organism; lice/mites (troublesome)
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define the word root infest-
invade
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define the suffix -ation
process
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define louse
parasitic insect (lice, singular, in old english)
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what is the plural of louse?
lice
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What is the singular form of lice?
Louse
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define parasitic infestation
pertaining to a parasite - such as lice or mites (scabies)
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define pediculosis
an infestation of lice
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define the word root pedicul-
louse (singular lice)
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define the suffix -osis
condition
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define scabies
skin disease produced by mites;
like lice, it is a parasitic infestation of the skin
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What does scabies mean in latin?
to scratch
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define tinea
refers to a group of related skin infections caused by different species of fungi
(relates to athlete's foot / jock itch - tinea pedis, tinea cruris)
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define tinea pedis
athlete's foot
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define tinea cruris
jock itch
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define toxic
pertaining to a poison/toxin
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define toxin
poisonous substance formed by a cell or organism
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What does toxin mean in greek?
poison
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define the word root tox-
poison
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deconstruct the word toxicity
-ic + -ity + tox-
(suffix) + (suffix) + (root)
pertaining to + state/condition + poison
double suffix
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define autoimmune
diseases in which the body makes antibodies directed against its own tissues
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define the word root -immune
protected from
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define the word prefix auto-
self
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define scleroderma
thickening and hardening of the skin due to new collagen formation
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define the combining form scler/o-
hard
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define the suffix -derma
skin
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define symptom
departure from normal health experienced by a patient;
symptoms are felt, but not seen
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define sign
abnormal disease process that can be seen;
physical evidence of a disease process
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define acne
inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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What does acne mean in Greek?
point
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define cyst
abnormal fluid-filled sac that is encapsulated
- surrounded by a membrane
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what does cyst mean in greek?
sac, bladder
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define pustule
small protrusion on the skin containing pus
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define the word part -ule
small
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define alopecia
define partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication
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define onychomycosis
a fungus infection of a nail
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define the word root -myc-
fungus
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define the combining form onych/o
nail
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define suffix -osis
condition
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define paronychia
infection in the skin that surrounds the nail
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define prefix para-
beside, alongside
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define abrasion
area of skin or mucous membrane that has been scraped off; "road rash"
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define antibiotic
a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria and other microorganisms
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define the word root -bio-
life
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define the suffix -tic
pertaining to
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define lesion
ANY wound, injury, or pathological change in a tissue
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define systemic
pertaining to the body as a whole
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define the word root system-
whole body
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define inflammation
cellular and chemical reactions ocurring in response to an injury or chemical agent
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define inflammatory
causing or affected by inflammation
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define cadaver
a dead body or corpse
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define debridement
the surgical removal of injured or necrotic tissue
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define the suffix -ment
resulting state
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define the word root -bride-
rubbish
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define regenerate
reconstitution of a lost part
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define regeneration
the process of producing again
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define the word root -gener-
produce
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define clot
the mass of fibrin and cells that is produced inside a wound
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define incision
surgical cutting into a tissue/organ
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define excision
surgical removal of part or all of a structure
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define the word root incis-
cut into
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define the word root excis-
cut out
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define laceration
a tear or jagged wound of the skin caused by blunt trauma (not a surgical incision)
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define the word root lacer-
to tear
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define lipectomy
surgical removal of adipose tissue
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define liposuction
surgical removal of adipose tissue using suction
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define the suffix -ectomy
surgical excision
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define the word root lip-
lipid, fat
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define the combining form lip/o-
fat
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define the word root -suct-
suck
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define the suffix -plasty
surgical repair
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What suffixes mean pertaining to? (most common)
-ic
-ac
-al
-ary
-ous
-tic
-ial
-us
-eal
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