Word Parts
Cutane/o
What is the combining form meaning skin
What is the outermost layer of the skin
Hirsutism
What is the term meaning abnormal hairiness
Biopsy
What procedure removes a piece of tissue for examination
Carbuncle
What term means a cluster of connected boils
Seb/o
What is the combining form meaning sebum
Lipocytes
What are Fat Cells
Pruritus
What is the term meaning itching
Cauterization
What procedure is the destruction of tissue by burning
urticaria
What term is also known as hives
Hidr/o
What is the combining form meaning sweat
Keratin
What is the fibrous protein that makes up epidermis, hair and nails
Xeroderma
What is the term meaning excessively dry skin
Liposuction
What procedure is the surgical removal of fat using suction
Bulla
What term means a large blister
Xer/o
What is the combining form for dry
Lunula
What is the half-moon shaped region of the nail
Alopecia
What is the term meaning a partial or complete lack of hair
Debridement
What procedure is the removal of dirt from a wound
Onychomycosis
What term means a fungal infection of the nail
What is the combining form meaning black or dark
What is the term meaning sweat
Ecchymosis
What is the term also known as a bruise
Rhytidectomy
What procedure is the surgical removal of wrinkles
What is the term meaning overgrowth of the tissues of the nose.