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Med Term Chap 16
Vocabulary and Combining Forms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Albino | person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin) |
| Basal layer | deepest region of the epidermis |
| Collagen | structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue |
| Dermis | middle layer of skin; alos called corium |
| Epidermis | outermost layer of skin |
| Epilelium | layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body |
| Keratin | hard protein found in epidermis, hair and nails |
| Melanin | major pigment that gives skin color |
| Paronychium | soft tissue surrounding the nail border |
| Sebaceous gland | oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles |
| Sebum | oil substance secreted by sebaceous glands |
| Squamous epithelium | flat scale-like cells composing the epidermis |
| Stratum | a layer of cells |
| Stratum corneum | outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells |
| Subcutaneous tissue | the inner most layer of the skin, containing fat tissue |
| Crust | collection of dried serum and celluar debris |
| Cyst | thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material |
| Erosion | wearing away or loss of epidermis |
| Fissure | groove or crack-like sore |
| Macule | discolored flat lesion |
| Nodule | solid, elevated lesion more than 1 cm in diameter |
| Papule | small solid elevation of the skin |
| Polyp | mushroom-like growth extending on a stalk from the surface of mucous membrane |
| Pustule | small elevation of the skin containing pus |
| Ulcer | open sore on the skin or mucous membrane |
| Vesicle | small collection of clear fluid; blister |
| Causo | burning |
| Cauter | heat, burn |
| Diaphoro | profuse sweating |
| Erythemo | redness |
| Erthemato | redness |
| Hidro | sweat |
| Ichthyo | scaly, dry |
| Kerato | hard, horny tissue |
| Melano | black |
| Myco | fungus |
| Onycho | nail |
| Phyto | plant |
| Pilo | hair |
| Rhytido | wrinkle |
| Sebo | sebum |
| Squamo | scale-like |
| Steato | fat |
| Tricho | hair |
| Unguo | nail |
| Xantho | yellow |
| Xero | dry |
| Wheal | Smooth, slightly elevated, area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin. Hives, welt. |
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