Chapter 7 Combining Forms (Dermis)

Dermis Combining Forms Study Notes

• cutane/o: Refers to skin, fundamental in dermatology terminology.
• integu/o: Means "to cover," highlighting the protective function of skin.
• theli/o: Indicates a cellular layer, relevant in discussions about tissue structure.
• derm/o: Another term for skin, commonly used in medical contexts.
• kerat/o: Specifically refers to the cornea of the eye, linking skin terms to ocular anatomy.
• foli/o: Translates to "leaf," can be used metaphorically in medical terminology.
• bas/o: Describes the base of a structure or something that is basic (alkaline).
• melan/o: Indicates "black," often associated with pigmentation and skin color.
• coll/a: Represents fibers that hold tissues together, essential in discussing connective tissues.
• elast/o: Refers to flexibility and stretching, significant in skin elasticity.
• sebace/o: Involves sebum (oil), essential when discussing skin oils and glands.
• ex/o: Signifies "away from" or "external," important in anatomical terms.
• spir/o: Pertains to breathing or coiling, relevant in physiological contexts.
• fer/o: Means "to bear," associated with elements like blood vessels or structures supporting the skin.
• follicul/o: Refers to a follicle (small sac), such as hair follicles in dermatology.
• erect/o: Means "to stand up," often used in terms related to hair and posture.
• pil/o: Relates to hair, important in discussions of hair anatomy and disorders.
• ungu/o: Refers to nails (u), essential in nail anatomy discussions.
• cut/i: Another term for skin (c), indicating diverse forms in medical terminology.
• lun/o: Translates to "moon," sometimes related to the shape of structures.
• adip/o: Signifies fat (a), crucial for understanding fat storage and functions in skin.
• lip/o: Refers to lipids (fats), essential in metabolic and dermal discussions.
• onych/o: Another term for nails (o), relevant in nail care and pathologies.
• sudor/i: Related to sweat (s), important in discussions about perspiration and thermoregulation.
• hidr/o: Also means sweat (h), highlighting sweat glands' roles in the skin.
• diaphore/o: Indicates sweat (d), commonly used to describe excessive sweating conditions.
• all/o: Means "strange" or "other," can be used in terms describing allergies or unusual conditions.
• erg/o: Refers to activity or work, relevant in discussions on skin-related tasks and functions.
• loc/o: Means "in one place," important in anatomical terms and localization.
• system/o: Refers to the body as a whole, essential in discussing systemic effects on skin health.
• contus/o: Relates to a bruise, important for understanding trauma and its effects on dermal layers.