prefixes and suffixes
combining forms
skin deep
skin lesions
skin deeper
100

aut/o

What is self

100

red

what is the meaning of erythr/o

100

deepest layer of skin

what is subcutaneous/hypodermis?

100

a small blister

What is a vesicle?

100

The most superficial layer of skin

What is epidermis?

200

surgical repair

What is -plasty?

200

blephar/o

What is eyelid?


200
this determines skin color

What is melanin

200

A freckle

What is a macule

200

burn that is blisters or has a wet shiny appearance

What is second degree burn

300

through

What is per-?

300

to cut

What is cis/o

300

hair is made of this.

What is keratin

300

this can be redder or paler than the surrounding skin

What is wheal?

300

A steam burn is this type of burn.

What is a thermal burn?

400

on, upon, or over

What is epi-?

400

blood in the tissues; a bruise

ecchym/o


400

Gland that produces sebum

What is sebaceous gland?

400

a mole

What is Nevus?

400

A scab

What is crust

500

feeling, sensation

What is -esthesia?


500

hardening

What is scler/o

500

Dermis

What is the functional layer of skin?

500

cyst

What is a fluid filled sac or pouch (containing fluid or semisolid material?)

500

Hives related to an allergic reaction

What is urticaria?