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What is the medical term for fat or lipid?
What is the medical term for black or dark?
melan/o
What is the medical term for skin?
cutane/o
What does hidr/o refer to?
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What is the medical term for lice?
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What does urtic/o refer to?
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What is the medical term for skin?
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What does rhytid/o mean?
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What is the medical term for horny or hard?
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What does erythr/o refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - The Skin
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lip/o: Refers to fat or lipid, a key component in understanding various skin conditions related to sebaceous glands.
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melan/o: Indicates black or dark, often used when discussing pigmentation disorders like melasma or melanoma.
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cutane/o: Pertains specifically to the skin, vital in terms like dermatology which is the study of skin diseases.
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hidr/o: Relates to sweat, important in discussions about sweat glands and conditions like hyperhidrosis.
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pedicul/o: Refers to lice, essential in the context of parasitic skin infestations.
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urtic/o: Denotes rash, commonly associated with allergic reactions; understanding this term helps in diagnosing skin irritations.
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dermat/o: Also means skin, frequently used in medical terminology, particularly in fields related to skin health.
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rhythid/o: Concerns wrinkles, significant in discussions about aging skin and cosmetic treatments.
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kerat/o: Refers to anything horny or hard, relevant when discussing keratosis or other conditions that lead to thickened skin.
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erythr/o: Signifies red, often associated with inflammation or various skin conditions resulting in redness.
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