Tissues
Histology
outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
adip-
fat
carcin-
Cancer
surgical removal of a gland
Adenectomy
specialist in the study of the organization of tissues at all levels
Histologist
System that is made up of the skin and its related structures, performs important functions in maintaining the health of the body.
The Integumentary System
to secete
-crine
Skin
cutane/o; derm/o , dermat/o
type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes, most severe/aggressive type of skin cancer.
Melanoma
a group or layer of similarly specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions
tissues
Dermatologist
hairy, rough
hirsut/o
Gland
aden/o
condition of excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body
Hyperhidrosis
This type of tissue forms in continuous sheets and is found in places like the mouth, lungs, and bladder.
Epithelial Tissue
the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
Dermis
Formation
-plasia
hidr/o
sweat
excessively dry skin
Xeroderma
Connective Tissue
also known as fat, provides protective padding, insulation, and support
Adipose tissue; subcutaneous tissue
onych/o
fingernail or toenail
follicul-
hair follicle
Also known as hives, are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction
Urticaria