Translate the Root
Translate the root xer/o
Dry
Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma
erthyro (red)
derma (skin)
Translate the term onychopathy
Nail disease
What does the term mycosis mean
Fungal condition
Term that means against histamine
antihistamine
Translate the root rhytid/o
wrinkle
Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma
leuko (white)
derma (skin)
Translate the term steatitis
Inflammation of fat
This is a procedure that means to cut into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain
incision and drainage
Which degree burn is described by deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer
third degree burn
The roots onych/o and ungu/p
Nail
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ichthyosis
ichthy (scaly)
osis (condition)
Translate the term electrocauterization
using electricity to destroy a tissue by burning it
a drug that prevents sepsis (a rotting of the flesh) by killing microorganisms
Antiseptic
a red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly
eczema
Translate the root Leuko
Leuko (white)
Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis
xanth (yellow)
osis (condition)
Translate the term anesthetic
No sensation
Correct breakdown for the term hypopigmentation into its COMPONENT PARTS
hypo/pigment/ation
Translate the term dermatolysis
loose skin
Translate the root pachy
Pachy (thick)
Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adipocele
adipo (fat)
cele (Hernia)
hernia filled with fatty tissue
Translate the term hypertrichosis
excessive growth of hair
Translate the term Erythematous papules
Red, elevated, palpable solid masses or skin lesions
A decubitus ulcer is common in who?
bedridden patients