Integumentary System. Skin. Terminology. Prefixes and Suffixes
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What does the prefix 'lipo' refer to?

  • Collagen
  • Fibrous tissue
  • Pus
  • Fat (correct)

    • What does the prefix 'pyo' refer to?

  • Fibrous tissue
  • Sebum
  • Fluid-filled lesions
  • Pus (correct)

    • What does the prefix 'bula' refer to?

  • Sebum
  • Collagen
  • Pus
  • Fluid-filled raised skin lesions (correct)

    • What does the prefix 'vesicule' refer to?

    <p>Vesicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'edema' or 'edem' refer to?

    <p>Fluid-filled or swelling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'derm' refer to?

    <p>Skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'erythro' or 'eryth' mean?

    <p>Red (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'integument' mean?

    <p>Referring to the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix 'derma'?

    <p>Referring to a condition of the dermis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'macro' mean?

    <p>Large or visible to the naked eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Pan' mean?

    <p>All, total (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'hypo' mean?

    <p>Below or lower than normal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'brady' mean?

    <p>Slow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'endo' or 'intra' mean?

    <p>Inside or internal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'dys' mean?

    <p>Pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'chroma' or 'chrome' refer to?

    <p>Color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'hemo' refer to?

    <p>Blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'cyto' refer to?

    <p>Cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'nephro' refer to?

    <p>Kidney (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'pneu' refer to?

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    Flashcards

    Dermatologic System

    Bodily system involving skin and related appendages.

    Integumentary System

    Bodily system involving skin and related appendages.

    Dermato

    Prefix meaning skin.

    Cutane

    Prefix meaning referring to the skin.

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    Epiderm

    Prefix referring to the top layer of skin.

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    Dermis

    Second layer of skin.

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    Hpyodermis

    Layer below the dermis.

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    Onico

    Prefix referring to nail.

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    Keratin

    Component of skin.

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    Adino

    Prefix meaning gland.

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    Adipo

    Prefix meaning fat.

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    Lipo

    Prefix meaning fat.

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    Fibro

    Prefix meaning fibrous.

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    Call/Calla

    Prefix meaning collagen.

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    Piyo

    Prefix meaning pus.

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    Sebum

    Oily substance produced by skin.

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    Bulla

    Fluid-filled skin lesions.

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    Vesicle

    Small fluid-filled blisters.

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    Edema

    Swelling caused by fluid.

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    Cellulitis

    Inflammation of skin cells.

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    Tinea

    Fungal skin infection.

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    Erythro/Eryth

    Prefix meaning red.

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    Milano

    Prefix meaning black.

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    Study Notes

    • The dermatologic system is a bodily system that involves the skin and its related appendages.

    • The word "dermatologic" can be broken down into "dermato" meaning skin, "logy" meaning study of, and the suffix "ich" meaning pertaining to, resulting in the meaning "pertaining to the study of skin".

    • The integumentary system is a bodily system that involves the skin and its related appendages, and the word "integument" means skin.

    • The prefix "cutane" means referring to the skin, and the prefix "impegument" or "integumento" also refers to skin.

    • The prefix "epiderm" refers to the epidermis, which is the top layer of the skin.

    • The prefix "derm" or "dermato" refers to the skin, but also refers to the dermis, which is the second layer of the skin.

    • The suffix "derma" refers to the dermis, but usually refers to a condition of the dermis.

    • The prefix "hypoderm" refers to the hypodermis, which is the area below the dermis, and can be broken down into "hypo" meaning below or less than, and "derm" referring to the dermis or skin.

    • The suffix "nikia" refers to the area surrounding the nail, and the prefix "onico" or "onikio" refers to the nail.

    • The prefix "carrot" refers to keratin, which is a component of skin, and can also refer to hard or thickening.

    • The prefix "adino" means gland, and can be seen in words like "adenitis", which is an inflammation of the gland.

    • The prefix "adipo" or "adipo" refers to fat, and can be seen in words like "adipocyte", which is a fat cell.

    • The prefix "lipo" also refers to fat, and can be seen in words like "liposuction".

    • The prefix "fibro" means fibrous, and can be seen in words referring to fibrous tissue.

    • The prefix "call" or "calla" refers to collagen.

    • The prefix "piyo" refers to pus, and can be seen in words like "pioderma", which is a condition of the skin involving pus.

    • The prefix "sibo" refers to sebum.

    • The prefix "bula" refers to fluid-filled raised skin lesions, and can be seen in words like "bolus penfagoid", which is a skin condition characterized by fluid-filled raised lesions.

    • The prefix "vesicule" refers to vesicles, and can be seen in words like "herpes", which is a condition associated with vesicles.

    • The prefix "edema" or "edem" refers to fluid-filled or swelling, and can be seen in words like "edematous", which refers to a part of the body or skin that is swelling or fluid-filled.

    • The prefix "cellular" means cell, but refers to a skin condition, and can be seen in words like "cellulitis", which is an inflammation of cells.

    • The prefix "tinea" refers to a fungal infection.

    • Colors are used to describe skin lesions and conditions, including "erythro" or "eryth" meaning red, "milano" meaning black, "xanth" meaning yellow, "jaund" meaning yellow, and "cyano" meaning blue.

    • These colors can be seen in words like "melanocyte", "xanthoma", "jaundice", and "cyanosis".

    • The prefixes and suffixes learned in this lesson can be used to describe various skin conditions and lesions.

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