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derm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adip | fat |
| lip | fat |
| steat | fat |
| cutane | skin |
| derm | skin |
| dermat | skin |
| pil | hair |
| trich | hair |
| hidr | sweat |
| squam | scale |
| onych | nail |
| ungu | nail |
| seb | oil |
| sebace | oil |
| ABCDE | asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving |
| AK | actinic keratosis |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| ID | intradermal |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| antipruritic | prevents itching |
| antibiotic | opposes growth of microorganisms |
| anesthetic | temporarily blocks sensation |
| antiseptic | prevents sepsis by killing organisms |
| antihistamine | opposes effect of histamine |