Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Bi
A
Root
Life
2
Q
Opsy
A
Suffix
To view
3
Q
Biopsy
A
Root + Suffix
Removing tissue from a living person for lab
4
Q
Carcin
A
Root
Cancer
5
Q
Oma
A
Suffix
Tumor, mass
6
Q
Carcinoma
A
Root + Suffix
A malignant and invasive epithelial tumor
7
Q
Cryo
A
Root
Icy cold
8
Q
Surg
A
Root
Operate
9
Q
Ery
A
Suffix
Process of
10
Q
Cryosurgery
A
Root + Root + Suffix
Use of liquid nitrogen or argon gas in a probe to freeze and kill abnormal tissue
11
Q
Cutan/e
A
Root + Combining Form
Skin
12
Q
Ous
A
Suffix
Pertaining to
13
Q
Cutaneous
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Pertaining to skin
14
Q
Dermat/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Skin
15
Q
Logy
A
Suffix
Study of
16
Q
Dermatology
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin
17
Q
Logist
A
Suffix
One who studies, specialist
18
Q
Dermatologist
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Medical specialist in diseases of the skin
19
Q
Ic
A
Suffix
Pertaining to
20
Q
Dermatologic
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Pertaining to the skin and dermatology
21
Q
Eti/o
A
Root + Combining Form
Cause
22
Q
Logy
A
Suffix
Study of
23
Q
Etiology
A
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
The study of the causes if a disease
24
Q
Ex
A
Prefix
Out of, away from
25
Crete
Root
| Separate
26
Excrete
Prefix + Root
| To pass waste products of metabolism out of the body
27
Ion
Suffix
| Action
28
Excretion
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Removal of waste products of metabolism out of the body
29
Flora
Latin Flower
| The population of microorganisms covering the exterior and interior surfaces of healthy animals
30
Integument
Latin A covering
| Organ system that covers the body, the skin being the main organ within the system
31
Integument
Root
| Covering of the body
32
Ary
Suffix
| Pertaining to
33
Integumentary
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the covering of the body
34
Pro
Prefix
| Projecting forward
35
Gnosis
Root
| Knowledge
36
Prognosis
Prefix + Root
| Forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease
37
Squamous Cell
Squamous Latin Scaly
| Flat, scale-like epithelial cell
38
Secret
Root
| Produce
39
Ion
Suffix
| Action
40
Secretion
Root + Suffix
| To produce a chemical substance in a cell and release it from the cell
41
Syn
Prefix
| Together
42
Thesis
Root
| To organize, arrange
43
Synthesis
Prefix + Root
| The process of building a compound from different elements
44
Syn
Prefix
| Together
45
Thet
Root
| Arrange, organize
46
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
47
Synthetic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Built up or put together from simpler compounds
48
Vas/o
Root + Combining Form
| Blood vessel
49
Constrict
Root
| Narrow
50
Ion
Suffix
| Action
51
Vasoconstriction
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Reduction in diameter of a blood vessel
52
Vas/o
Root + Combining Form
| Blood Vessel
53
Dilat
Root
| Widen, open up
54
Ion
Suffix
| Action
55
Vasodilation
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Increase in diameter of a blood vessel
56
Adip
Root
| Fat
57
Ose
Suffix
| Full of
58
Adipose
Root + Suffix
| Containing fat
59
An
Prefix
| Without
60
Alges
Root
| Sensation of pain
61
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
62
Analgesic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Substance that reduces or relieves the response to pain without producing loss of consciousness
63
Ia
Suffix
| Condition
64
Analgesia
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| State in which pain is reduced or relieved
65
Dandruff
Scales in hair from shedding of the epidermis
66
Dermis
Greek Skin
| Connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis
67
Derm
Root
| Skin
68
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
69
Dermal
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the epidermis
70
Epi
Prefix
| Above, upon
71
Dermis
Root
| Skin
72
Epidermis
Prefix + Root
| Top layer d the skin
73
Epi
Prefix
| Above, upon
74
Derm
Root
| Skin
75
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
76
Epidermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the epidermis
77
Follicle
Latin Small sac
| Spherical mass of cells containing a cavity or a small cul-de-sac, such as a hair follicle
78
Hypo
Prefix
| Below
79
Dermis
Root
| Skin
80
Hypodermis
Prefix + Root
| Loose connective tissue layer of the skin below th dermis
81
Hypo
Prefix
| Below
82
Derm
Root
| Skin
83
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
84
Hypodermic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the hypodermis
85
Intra
Prefix
| Within
86
Derm
Root
| Skin
87
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
88
Intradermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the epidermis
88
Intradermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the epidermis
89
Intra
Prefix
| Within
89
Intra
Prefix
| Within
90
Muscul
Root
| Muscle
90
Muscul
Root
| Muscle
91
Ar
Suffix
| Pertaining to
91
Ar
Suffix
| Pertaining to
92
Intramuscular
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the muscle
92
Intramuscular
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the muscle
93
Kerat
Root
| Hard protein
93
Kerat
Root
| Hard protein
94
In
Suffix
| Substance
94
In
Suffix
| Substance
95
Keratin
Root + Suffix
| Protein present in skin, hair, and nails
95
Keratin
Root + Suffix
| Protein present in skin, hair, and nails
96
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
96
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
97
In
Suffix
| Substance
97
In
Suffix
| Substance
98
Melanin
Root +Suffix
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and nails
98
Melanin
Root +Suffix
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and nails
99
Sebac/e
Root + Combining Form
| Wax
99
Sebac/e
Root + Combining Form
| Wax
100
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
100
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
101
Sebaceous gland
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secret a waxy fluid called sebum
101
Sebaceous gland
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secret a waxy fluid called sebum
102
Sebum
Latin Tallow
| Waxy secretion of the sebaceous glands
102
Sebum
Latin Tallow
| Waxy secretion of the sebaceous glands
103
Sub
Prefix
| Below
103
Sub
Prefix
| Below
104
Cutan/e
Root + Combining Form
| Skin
104
Cutan/e
Root + Combining Form
| Skin
105
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
105
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
106
Subcutaneous
Below the skin
106
Subcutaneous
Below the skin
107
Trans
Prefix
| Across, through
107
Trans
Prefix
| Across, through
108
Derm
Root
| Skin
108
Derm
Root
| Skin
109
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
109
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
110
Transdermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Going across or through the skin
110
Transdermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Going across or through the skin
111
Ultra
Prefix
| Beyond
111
Ultra
Prefix
| Beyond
112
Violet
Root
| Violet, blush purple
112
Violet
Root
| Violet, blush purple
113
Ultraviolet
Prefix + Root
| Light rays at a higher frequency than the violet end of spectrum
113
Ultraviolet
Prefix + Root
| Light rays at a higher frequency than the violet end of spectrum
114
Wheal
Old English Wheal
| Small itchy swelling of the skin
114
Wheal
Old English Wheal
| Small itchy swelling of the skin
115
All
Root
| Strange, other
115
All
Root
| Strange, other
116
Erg
Root
| Work, activity
116
Gen
Suffix
| Produce
116
Allergen
Root + Root + Suffix
| Substance producing hypersensitivity
116
Allergen
Root + Root + Suffix
| Substance producing hypersensitivity
117
All
Root
| Strange, other
117
Erg
Root
| Work, activity
117
Dermat
Root
| Skin
117
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
117
Dermatitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the skin
117
Allergic
Root + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the capacity to produce an allergic reaction
117
Dermat
Root
| Skin
117
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
117
Dermatitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the skin
118
Eczema
Greek To boil or ferment
| Inflammatory skin disease, often with a serous discharge
118
Eczema
Greek To boil or ferment
| Inflammatory skin disease, often with a serous discharge
119
Eczem/a
Root + Combining Form
| Eczema
119
Eczem/a
Root + Combining Form
| Eczema
120
Tous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
120
Tous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
121
Eczematous
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to or marked by eczema
121
Eczematous
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to or marked by eczema
122
Ex
Prefix
| Away from
122
Ex
Prefix
| Away from
123
Cori
Root
| Skin
123
Cori
Root
| Skin
124
Ate
Suffix
| Pertaining to
124
Ate
Suffix
| Pertaining to
125
Excoriate
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To scratch
125
Excoriate
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To scratch
126
Ation
Suffix
| process
126
Ation
Suffix
| process
127
Excoriation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Scratch mark
127
Excoriation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Scratch mark
128
Pruritus
Latin To itch
| Itching
128
Pruritus
Latin To itch
| Itching
129
Prurit
Root
| Itch
129
Prurit
Root
| Itch
130
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
130
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
131
Pruritic
Root + Suffix
| Itchy
131
Pruritic
Root + Suffix
| Itchy
132
Anti
Prefix
| Against
132
Anti
Prefix
| Against
133
Antipruritic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Medication against itching
133
Antipruritic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Medication against itching
134
Rash
French Skin eruption
| Skin Eruption
134
Rash
French Skin eruption
| Skin Eruption
135
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
135
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
136
Rrhea
Suffix
| Flow
136
Rrhea
Suffix
| Flow
137
Seborrhea
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Excessive amount of sebum
137
Seborrhea
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Excessive amount of sebum
138
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
138
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
139
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
139
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
140
Seborrehic
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix
| Pertaining to seborrhea
140
Seborrehic
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix
| Pertaining to seborrhea
141
Stasis
Greek Staying in one place
| Stagnation in the flow of any body fluid
141
Stasis
Greek Staying in one place
| Stagnation in the flow of any body fluid
142
Vesicle
Latin blister
| Small sac containing liquid
142
Vesicle
Latin blister
| Small sac containing liquid
143
De
Prefix
| From
143
De
Prefix
| From
144
Cubitus
Root
| Lying down
144
Cubitus
Root
| Lying down
145
Ulcer
Root
| Sore
145
Ulcer
Root
| Sore
146
Decubitus Ulcer
Prefix + Root + Root
| Sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
146
Decubitus Ulcer
Prefix + Root + Root
| Sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
147
Herpes
| Zester
Greek to creep or spread
Greek Belt, girdle
Painful eruption of vesicles that follows a nerve root on one side of the body
147
Herpes
| Zester
Greek to creep or spread
Greek Belt, girdle
Painful eruption of vesicles that follows a nerve root on one side of the body
148
Macule
Latin Spot
| Small, flat spot or patch on the skin
148
Macule
Latin Spot
| Small, flat spot or patch on the skin
149
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
149
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
150
Ant
Suffix
| Forming, pertaining to
150
Ant
Suffix
| Forming, pertaining to
151
Malignant
Root + Suffix
| Tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes to distant organs
151
Malignant
Root + Suffix
| Tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes to distant organs
152
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
152
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
153
Ancy
Suffix
| State of
153
Ancy
Suffix
| State of
154
Malignancy
Root + Suffix
| State of being malignant
154
Malignancy
Root + Suffix
| State of being malignant
155
Melanin
Greek Black
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and retina
155
Melanin
Greek Black
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and retina
156
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
156
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
157
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
157
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
158
Melanoma
Root + Suffix
| Malignant neoplasm formed from cells that produce melanin
158
Melanoma
Root + Suffix
| Malignant neoplasm formed from cells that produce melanin
159
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
159
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
160
Stasis
Root
| Stagnate, stay in one place
160
Stasis
Root
| Stagnate, stay in one place
161
Metastasis
Prefix + Root
| Spread of a disease from one part of the body to another
161
Metastasis
Prefix + Root
| Spread of a disease from one part of the body to another
162
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
162
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
163
Stat
Root
| Stationary
163
Stat
Root
| Stationary
164
Ize
Suffix
| Affect in a specific way
164
Ize
Suffix
| Affect in a specific way
165
Metastatasize
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To spread to distant parts
165
Metastatasize
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To spread to distant parts
166
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
166
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
167
Metastatic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the character of cells that can metastasize
167
Metastatic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the character of cells that can metastasize
168
Nevus
Latin Mole. birthmark
| Congenital lesion of the skin
168
Nevus
Latin Mole. birthmark
| Congenital lesion of the skin
169
Papill/o
Root + Combining Form
| Papilla, pimple
169
Papill/o
Root + Combining Form
| Papilla, pimple
170
Oma
Suffix
| Mass, tumor
170
Oma
Suffix
| Mass, tumor
171
Papillomavirus
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Virus that causes warts and is associated with cancer
Virus Latin poison
171
Papillomavirus
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Virus that causes warts and is associated with cancer
Virus Latin poison
172
Verruca
Latin Wart
| Wart caused by a virus
172
Verruca
Latin Wart
| Wart caused by a virus
173
Intradermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the epidermis
174
Intra
Prefix
| Within
175
Muscul
Root
| Muscle
176
Ar
Suffix
| Pertaining to
177
Intramuscular
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Within the muscle
178
Kerat
Root
| Hard protein
179
In
Suffix
| Substance
180
Keratin
Root + Suffix
| Protein present in skin, hair, and nails
181
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
182
In
Suffix
| Substance
183
Melanin
Root +Suffix
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and nails
184
Sebac/e
Root + Combining Form
| Wax
185
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
186
Sebaceous gland
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secret a waxy fluid called sebum
187
Sebum
Latin Tallow
| Waxy secretion of the sebaceous glands
188
Sub
Prefix
| Below
189
Cutan/e
Root + Combining Form
| Skin
190
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
191
Subcutaneous
Below the skin
192
Trans
Prefix
| Across, through
193
Derm
Root
| Skin
194
Al
Suffix
| Pertaining to
195
Transdermal
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Going across or through the skin
196
Ultra
Prefix
| Beyond
197
Violet
Root
| Violet, blush purple
198
Ultraviolet
Prefix + Root
| Light rays at a higher frequency than the violet end of spectrum
199
Wheal
Old English Wheal
| Small itchy swelling of the skin
200
All
Root
| Strange, other
201
Erg
Root
| Work, activity
202
Gen
Suffix
| Produce
203
Allergen
Root + Root + Suffix
| Substance producing hypersensitivity
204
All
Root
| Strange, other
205
Erg
Root
| Work, activity
206
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
207
Allergic
Root + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the capacity to produce an allergic reaction
208
Atopy
Greek Strangeness
| State of hypersensitivity to an allergen
209
Dermat
Root
| Skin
210
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
211
Dermatitis
Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the skin
212
Eczema
Greek To boil or ferment
| Inflammatory skin disease, often with a serous discharge
213
Eczem/a
Root + Combining Form
| Eczema
214
Tous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
215
Eczematous
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Pertaining to or marked by eczema
216
Ex
Prefix
| Away from
217
Cori
Root
| Skin
218
Ate
Suffix
| Pertaining to
219
Excoriate
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To scratch
220
Ation
Suffix
| process
221
Excoriation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Scratch mark
222
Pruritus
Latin To itch
| Itching
223
Prurit
Root
| Itch
224
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
225
Pruritic
Root + Suffix
| Itchy
226
Anti
Prefix
| Against
227
Antipruritic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Medication against itching
228
Rash
French Skin eruption
| Skin Eruption
229
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
230
Rrhea
Suffix
| Flow
231
Seborrhea
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Excessive amount of sebum
232
Seb/o
Root + Combining Form
| Sebum
233
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
234
Seborrehic
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix
| Pertaining to seborrhea
235
Stasis
Greek Staying in one place
| Stagnation in the flow of any body fluid
236
Vesicle
Latin blister
| Small sac containing liquid
237
De
Prefix
| From
238
Cubitus
Root
| Lying down
239
Ulcer
Root
| Sore
240
Decubitus Ulcer
Prefix + Root + Root
| Sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
241
Herpes
| Zester
Greek to creep or spread
Greek Belt, girdle
Painful eruption of vesicles that follows a nerve root on one side of the body
242
Macule
Latin Spot
| Small, flat spot or patch on the skin
243
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
244
Ant
Suffix
| Forming, pertaining to
245
Malignant
Root + Suffix
| Tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes to distant organs
246
Malign
Root
| Harmful, bad
247
Ancy
Suffix
| State of
248
Malignancy
Root + Suffix
| State of being malignant
249
Melanin
Greek Black
| Black pigment found in skin, hair and retina
250
Melan
Root
| Black pigment
251
Oma
Suffix
| Tumor, mass
252
Melanoma
Root + Suffix
| Malignant neoplasm formed from cells that produce melanin
253
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
254
Stasis
Root
| Stagnate, stay in one place
255
Metastasis
Prefix + Root
| Spread of a disease from one part of the body to another
256
Meta
Prefix
| Beyond subsequent to
257
Stat
Root
| Stationary
258
Ize
Suffix
| Affect in a specific way
259
Metastatasize
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| To spread to distant parts
260
Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
261
Metastatic
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the character of cells that can metastasize
262
Nevus
Latin Mole. birthmark
| Congenital lesion of the skin
263
Papill/o
Root + Combining Form
| Papilla, pimple
264
Oma
Suffix
| Mass, tumor
265
Papillomavirus
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Virus that causes warts and is associated with cancer
Virus Latin poison
266
Verruca
Latin Wart
| Wart caused by a virus
267
Candida
Latin Dazzling white
| A yeast like fungus
268
Candid
Root
| Candida
269
Iasis
Suffix
| State of, condition
270
Candidiasis
Root + Suffix
| An infection with yeastlike fungus
271
Candida albicans Thrush
Albicans white
The most common form of Candida.
Another name for infection with Candida
272
Carbuncle
Latin Carbuncle
| Infection of many hair follicles in a small area often on the back of the neck
273
Cellul
Root
| Cell
274
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
275
Cellulitis
Root + Suffix
| Infection of subcutaneous connective tissue
276
Fungus
Latin Mushroom
| General term used to describe yeasts and molds
277
Impetigo
Latin Scabby eruption
| Infection of the skin producing thick, yellow crusts
278
Infect
Root
| Internal invasion, infection
279
Ion
Suffix
| Action
280
Infection
Root + Suffix
| Invasion of the body by disease producing microorganisms
281
Infect
Root
| Internal invasion, infection
282
Ious
Suffix
| Pertaining to
283
Infectious
Root + Suffix
| Capable of being transmitted, or a disease caused by the action of a microorganism
284
Infest
Root
| Invade
285
Ation
Suffix
| Process
286
Infestation
Root + Suffix
| Act of being invaded on the skin by a troublesome other species, such as a parasite
287
Louse
Old English Louse
| Parasitic insect
288
Muc/o
Root + Combining Form
| Mucous membrane
289
Cutan/e
Root + Combining Form
| Skin
290
Ous
Suffix
| Pertaining to
291
Mucocutaneous
Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Junction of skin and mucous membrane; the lips
292
Necr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Death
293
Tiz
Suffix
| Pertaining to
294
Ing
Suffix
| Quality of
295
Fasc/i
Root + Combining Form
| Fascia
296
Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
297
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
Inflammation of fascia producing death of the tissue
298
Parasite
Greek Guest
| An organism that attach itself to, lives on or in and derives its nutrition from another species
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Parasit
Root
| Parasite
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Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
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Parasitic
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to a parasite
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Pedicul
Root
| Louse
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Osis
Suffix
| Condition
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Pediculosis
Root + Suffix
| An infestation with lice
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Scabies
Latin to scratch
| Skin disease produced by mites
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Tinea
Latin worm
| General term for a group of related skin infections caused by different species of fungi
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Toxin
Greek Poison
| Poisonous substance formed by a cell or organism
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Tox
Root
| Poison
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Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
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Toxic
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to a toxin
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Ity
Suffix
| State, condition
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Toxicity
Root + Suffix
| The state of being poisonous
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Auto
Prefix
| Self
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Immune
Root
| Protected from
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Autoimmune
Prefix + Root
| Diseases in which the body makes antibodies directed against its own tissues
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Dermat/o
Root + Combining Form
| Skin
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Myos
Root
| Muscle
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Itis
Suffix
| Inflammation
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Dermatomyositis
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Inflammation of the skin and muscles
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Kaposi Sarcoma
Dermatologist
| A form of skin cancer seen in AIDS Patients
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Psoriasis
Greek The itch
| Rash characterized by reddish, silver-scaled patches
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Rosacea
Latin Rosy
| Persistant erythematous rash of the central face
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Scler/o
Root + Combining Form
| Hard
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Derma
Suffix
| Skin
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Scleroderma
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Thickening and hardening of the skin due to new collagen formation
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Symptom
Greek Event or feeling that has happened to someone
| Departure from normal health experienced by the patient
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Symptom
Root
| Symptoms
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Atic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
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Symptomatic
Root + Suffix
| Pertaining to the symptoms of a disease
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Sign
Latin Mark
| Physical evidence of a disease process
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System
Root
| The body as a whole
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Ic
Suffix
| Pertaining to
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Systemic
Root + Suffix
| Inflammatory connective tissue disease affecting the whole body
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Lupus
Latin wolf
Erythemat Redness
Osus Condition
Erythematosus
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Acne
Greek Point
| Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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Andr/o
Root + Combining Form
| Male
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Gen
Suffix
| To produce, create
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Androgen
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Hormone that promotes masculine characteristics
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Comedo
Latin Eat up
| Too much sebum and too many keratin cells block the hair follicle to produce the comedo
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Cyst
Greek Sac, bladder
| Abnormal fluid-filled sac surrounded by a membrane
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Pustule
Latin Pustule
| Small Protuberance on the skin containing pus
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Scar
Greek Scab
| Fibrotic seam that forms when a wound heals
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Alopecia
Greek Mange
| Partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication
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Cuticle
Diminutive of cutis skin
| Nonliving epidermis at base of fingernails and toenails
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Matrix
Latin Mater mother
| The formative portion of a hair, nail or tooth
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Onych/o
Root + Combining Form
| Nail
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Myc
Root
| Fungus
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Osis
Suffix
| Condition
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Onychomycosis
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Condition of a fungus infection in a nail
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Para
Prefix
| Alongside
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Onych
Root
| Nail
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Ia
Suffix
| Condition
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Paronychia
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Infection alongside the nail
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In
Prefix
| In
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Flammat
Root
| Flame
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Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
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Inflammation
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| A complex of cell and chemical reactions occurring in response to an injury
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Ory
Suffix
| Having the function of
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Inflammatory
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Causing or affected by inflammation
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Scald
Latin Wash in hot water
| Burn from contact with hot liquid or steam
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Shock
German To clash
| Sudden physical or mental collapse or circulatory collapse
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Allo
Prefix
| Other
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Graft
Root
| Transplant
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Allograft
Prefix + Root
| Skin graft from another person or a cadaver
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Auto
Prefix
| Self same
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Graft
Root
| Transplant
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Autograft
Prefix + Root
| A graft removed from the patient's own skin
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Cadaver
Latin Dead body
| A dead body or corpse
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De
Prefix
| Take away
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Bride
Root
| Rubbish
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Ment
Suffix
| Resulting state
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Debridement
PRefix + Root + Suffix
| The removal of injured or necrotic tissue
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Eschar
Greek Scab of a burn
| The burnt dead tissue lying on top third degree burns
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Hetero
Prefix
| Different
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Graft
Root
| Transplant
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Heterograft
Prefix + Root
| A graft from another species (not human)
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Homo
Prefix
| Same alike
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Graft
Root
| Transplant
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Homograft
Prefix + Root
| Skin graft from another person or a cadaver
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Re
Prefix
| Again
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Gener
Root
| Produce
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Ate
Suffix
| Composed of
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Regenerate
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| Reconstitution of a lost part
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Ation
Suffix
| Process
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Regeneration
Prefix + Root + Suffix
| The process of reconstitution
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Xeno
Prefix
| Foreign
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Graft
Root
| Transplant
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Xenograft
Prefix + Root
| A graft from another species (not human)
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Abdomin/o
Root + Combining Form
| Abdomen
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Plasty
Suffix
| Surgical repair
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Abdominoplasty
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical removal of excess subcutaneous fat from abdominal wall
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Abrasion
Latin To scrape
| Area of skin or mucous membrane that has been scraped off
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Blephar/o
Root + Combining Form
| Eyelid
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Plasty
Suffix
| Surgical repair
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Belpharoplasty
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical repair of an eyelid
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Clot
German To block
| The mass of fibrin and calls that is produced in a wound
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Derm
Root
| Skin
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Abras
Root
| Scrape off
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Ion
Suffix
| Action
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Dermabrasion
Root + Root + Suffix
| Removal of upper layers of skin by rotary brush
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Granul
Root
| Small grain
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Ation
Suffix
| Process
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Granulation
New fibrous tissue formed during wound healing
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Incis
Root
| Cut into
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Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
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Incision
Root + Suffix
| A cut or surgical wound
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Excis
Root
| Cut out
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Ion
Suffix
| Action, condition
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Excision
Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of part or all of a structure
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Keloid
Greek Stain
| Raised, irregular, lumpy scar due to excess collagen fiber production during healing of a wound
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Lacer
Root
| To tear
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Ation
Suffix
| Process
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Laceration
Root + Suffix
| A tear or jagged wound of the skin caused by blunt trauma; not a cut
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Lip
Root
| Lipid, fat
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Ectomy
Suffix
| Surgical excision
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Lipectomy
Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of adipose tissue
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Lip/o
Root + Combining Form
| Fat
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Suct
Root
| Suck
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Ion
Suffix
| Action
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Liposuction
Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
| Surgical removal of adipose tissue using suction
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Mamm/o
Root + Combining Form
| Breast
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Plasty
Suffix
| Surgical repair
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Mammoplasty
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical procedure to change the size or shape of the breast
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Rhin/o
Root + Combining Form
| Nose
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Plasty
Suffix
| Surgical repair
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Rhinoplasty
Root + Combining Form + Suffix
| Surgical procedure to change the size or shape of the nose
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Scab
Old English Crust
| Crust that forms over a wound or sore during healing
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Suture
Latin Seam
Stitch to hold the edges of a wound together
To stitch the edges of a wound together
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Wound
Old English Wound
| Any injury that interrupts the continuity of skin or a mucous membrane
