combining forms
eyelid
what is blepharo
dermat/o
what is skin
It is a thin, waterproof barrier that protects the body from external factors such as UV radiation, bacteria, and irritants.
What is epidermis
small, rough-textured, harmless skin growth caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV)
what is a wart
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination to determine the presence of disease
What is Biopsy
skin
what is cutaneo/ dermato
-itis
what is inflammation
fibrous water-repellent protein found in the protein found in skin, hair, and nails
What is keratin
tiny, pinpoint-sized, flat red, purple, or brown spots on the skin or mucous membranes that result from bleeding under the surface. They are caused by ruptured capillaries
What is Petechia
Head, yes, ears, nose throat.
scale
-plasty
what is surgical repair
Where are sweat glands most abundant in the skin
what is the: palms of hands and soles of feet
general term for several types of skin inflammation characterized by dry, itchy, red, and sometimes scaly or blistered skin
what is eczema
I&D
Incision and Drainage: A procedure in which an incision is made through the skin to drain fluid or an abscess
yellow
what is jaund/o
intra-
what is within; into; prefix
muscle fibers attached to the hair follicles. When you are cold or frightened, the arrector pili muscles contract, causing the hair on your skin to stand erect. The result is goose bumps on your skin.
what is Arector pili muscles
a term for several different fungal infections of the skin, often known as ringworm, athlete's foot, or jock itch
What is tinea
RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
dry; scaly
ichthy/o
adip/o
what is fat
which structure makes up the deepest layer of the epidermis? What activity occurs in this layer?
the death of body tissue that occurs when blood supply is cut off or when there is a severe infection, causing the tissue to decay and become necrotic
What is Gangrene
NKDA
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