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A&P CH6 word parts
A&P CH6 Skin and the Integumentary System
Term | Definition |
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cut- | (skin) subcutaneous: beneath the skin |
derm- | (skin) dermis: inner layer of the skin |
epi- | (upon) epidermis: outer layer of the skin |
follic- | (small bag) follicle: tube-like depression in which a hair develops |
kerat- | (horn) keratin: protein produced as epidermal cells die and harden |
melan- | (black) melanin: dark pigment produced by certain cells |
seb- | (grease) sebaceous gland: gland that secretes an oily substance |