Integumentary Word Parts
cutane/o
skin
Plane that divides the body into equal right and left halfs
midsaggital plane
An abnormal condition acquired through genes and chromosomes
Genetic Disorder
Surgical removal of an appendix
appendectomy
abnormal development
dysplasia
fungus
myc/o
Term(s) for the front of the body
anterior, ventral
A disorder where there is no know physiological cause for the abnormal functioning of an organ/ organ system
functional disorder
Surgical puncture of the abdomin to remove fluid
Abdominocentesis
regional outbreak of a disease
epidemic
xer/o
dry
Organs found in the Dorsal Cavity
spinal cord, brain
A disorder that is present at birth
congenital disorder
The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and debris from a wound to prevent infection
debridement
Define cicatrix
scar
wrinkle
rhytid/o
The knee is _____ to the foot
proximal
Hospital acquired infection
nonsocomial infection
The suturing of a nerve
neurorrhaphy
hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate
hemophilia
urtic/o
rash
Organs found in the epigastric region
stomach, pancreas, duodenum and a part of liver
vector-borne
Surgical removal of wrinkls
rytidectomy
-rrhexis
rupture