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What is the term for a fat cell?
What does the term 'albino' refer to?
A person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin)
What is an apocrine sweat gland?
One of the large dermal exocrine glands located in the axilla and genital areas, responsible for body odor.
What is the basal layer?
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What role does collagen play in the skin?
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What is the cuticle?
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What layer of the skin is the dermis?
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What is an eccrine sweat gland?
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What is the epidermis?
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What is the function of the epithelium?
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What is a hair follicle?
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What does the integumentary system consist of?
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What is keratin?
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What is a lunula?
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What does it mean if tissue is stratified?
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What does 'adip/o' refer to?
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What does 'albin/o' signify?
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What does 'caus/o' mean?
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What does 'cauter/o' refer to?
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What does 'cutane/o' mean?
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What do 'derm/o' and 'dermat/o' indicate?
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What does 'diaphor/o' signify?
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What does 'hidr/o' mean?
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What does 'ichthy/o' indicate?
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What does 'leuk/o' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - The Skin
- Adipocyte: Refers to a fat cell, crucial for storing energy and insulating the body.
- Albino: Describes a person with a deficiency of melanin, leading to lack of pigment in skin and hair.
- Apocrine Sweat Gland: Large sweat glands situated in the axillary and genital regions, associated with body odor due to sweat interacting with bacteria.
- Basal Layer: The deepest part of the epidermis responsible for generating all epidermal cells.
- Collagen: A vital structural protein found in skin and connective tissues, providing strength and elasticity.
- Cuticle: The protective band of epidermis located at the base and sides of the nail plate.
- Dermis: The middle layer of skin that supports the epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands.
- Eccrine Sweat Gland: The most abundant type of sweat gland, primarily involved in regulating body temperature through perspiration.
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin providing a barrier against environmental hazards.
- Epithelium: A layer of skin cells that forms the body's inner and outer surfaces, crucial for protection and sensation.
- Hair Follicle: The sac or structure from which hair grows, extending from the dermis to the epidermis.
- Integumentary System: The comprehensive system that includes the skin and its appendages, such as hair and nails, playing a significant role in protection and regulation.
- Keratin: A hard protein that makes up the structure of the epidermis, hair, and nails, providing durability.
- Lunula: The crescent-shaped white area at the base of the nail, indicating nail growth.
- Melanin: The primary skin pigment produced by melanocytes, essential for skin color and UV protection.
- Paronychium: The soft tissue surrounding the nails, important for nail health.
- Pore: Tiny openings on the skin surface through which sweat and oil can be secreted.
- Sebaceous Gland: Oil-producing glands in the dermis associated with hair follicles, important for skin lubrication.
- Sebum: Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands that helps hydrate and protect the skin.
- Squamous Epithelium: Composed of flat, scale-like cells which are the primary constituents of the epidermis.
- Stratified: A term denoting layers, significant in the arrangement of skin cells.
- Stratum: Indicates a distinct layer of cells within the skin structure.
- Stratum Corneum: The outermost protective layer of the epidermis made up of dead, flattened keratinized cells.
- Subcutaneous Layer: The innermost layer of skin, rich in fat tissue providing insulation and cushioning.
- Adip/o: A root term denoting fat.
- Albin/o: A root term referring to the color white, often used in terms relating to pigmentation.
- Caus/o: A root term meaning burning or burns.
- Cauter/o: Indicates the use of heat or burning in medical procedures.
- Cutane/o: A root term that specifically signifies skin.
- Derm/o, Dermat/o: Root terms referring to skin, essential in dermatological terminology.
- Diaphor/o: Describes excessive sweating, often as a symptom or condition.
- Erythem/o, Erythemat/o: Terms relating to redness, often observed in various skin conditions.
- Hidr/o: A root term denoting sweat, relevant in discussions about glandular function and sweat disorders.
- Ichthy/o: A term referring to dry, scaly skin, important in dermatology.
- Kerat/o: Indicates hardness, frequently used in discussions about skin and nails.
- Leuk/o: A root term meaning white, often associated with conditions affecting pigmentation.
- Lip/o: A root term denoting fat.
- Melan/o: A term related to black pigmentation, relevant in skin color discussions.
- Myc/o: A root term for fungus, important in infections and skin diseases.
- Onych/o: A term related to nails, significant in studies of nail disorders.
- Phyt/o: Denotes plant matter, sometimes referenced in dermatitis or allergic reactions.
- Pil/o: A term referring specifically to hair.
- Py/o: A root term meaning pus, often linked to infections.
- Rhytid/o: A term associated with wrinkles, important in dermatological studies of aging.
- Seb/o: Relates to sebum.
- Squam/o: Describes scale-like structures, relevant in histology.
- Steat/o: A root term denoting fat.
- Trich/o: A term related to hair.
- Ungu/o: Pertains to nails.
- Xanth/o: A term meaning yellow, often used in conditions like jaundice.
- Xer/o: Refers to dryness, common in various skin conditions.
- Lesion: An area of abnormal tissue which may arise due to disease or injury, commonly assessed in dermatology.
- Crust: Composed of dried serum and cellular debris, can occur in many skin conditions.
- Cyst: A thick-walled, closed sac that may contain fluid or semi-solid material, common in dermatological assessments.
- Erosion: Refers to the wearing away or loss of epidermis, often resulting from injury or inflammation.
- Fissure: A groove or crack-like sore in the skin, indicative of severe dryness or pathological processes.
- Macule: A flat skin lesion measuring less than 1 cm, important for identifying certain skin conditions.
- Nodule: A solid, elevated lesion measuring 1 cm or more, significant in physical examinations.
- Papule: A small, raised skin lesion whose nature is often assessed during skin examinations.
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Explore essential vocabulary related to the skin with these flashcards from Medical Terminology Chapter 16. Each term is defined to help reinforce your understanding of skin anatomy and physiology. Perfect for students aiming to master medical terminology.
