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Abnormal softening of the nails is known as __________.
Abnormal softening of the nails is known as __________.
onychomalacia
An abnormal condition resulting in the diminished flow of perspiration is known as __________.
An abnormal condition resulting in the diminished flow of perspiration is known as __________.
hypohidrosis
The plastic surgery procedure to change the shape or size of the nose is a/an __________.
The plastic surgery procedure to change the shape or size of the nose is a/an __________.
rhinoplasty
A tumor arising from the nail bed is known as __________.
A tumor arising from the nail bed is known as __________.
The term meaning any disease marked by abnormal pigmentation of the skin is _________.
The term meaning any disease marked by abnormal pigmentation of the skin is _________.
The surgical removal of a finger or toenail is a/an _________.
The surgical removal of a finger or toenail is a/an _________.
The term meaning pertaining to the absence of fingernails or toenails is __________.
The term meaning pertaining to the absence of fingernails or toenails is __________.
The term meaning any disease of the skin is _________.
The term meaning any disease of the skin is _________.
A fungal irritation of the skin is ________.
A fungal irritation of the skin is ________.
An excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin is known as _________.
An excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin is known as _________.
The prefix 'an-' means not or without.
The prefix 'an-' means not or without.
The prefix 'hypo-' means increased or excessive.
The prefix 'hypo-' means increased or excessive.
What does the root 'dermat/o' refer to?
What does the root 'dermat/o' refer to?
What does the root 'hidr/o' refer to?
What does the root 'hidr/o' refer to?
What does the root 'melan/o' refer to?
What does the root 'melan/o' refer to?
What does the root 'myc/o' refer to?
What does the root 'myc/o' refer to?
What does the root 'onych/o' refer to?
What does the root 'onych/o' refer to?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
What does the suffix '-malacia' mean?
What does the suffix '-malacia' mean?
What does the suffix '-oma' mean?
What does the suffix '-oma' mean?
What does the root '-derma' refer to?
What does the root '-derma' refer to?
What does the suffix '-osis' mean?
What does the suffix '-osis' mean?
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?
What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?
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Study Notes
Nail and Skin Conditions
- Onychomalacia: Abnormal softening of the nails.
- Hypohidrosis: Diminished perspiration flow, indicating a potential health issue.
- Onychoma: Tumor that arises from the nail bed, often requiring medical attention.
- Anonychia: Absence of fingernails or toenails, a rare condition impacting individuals.
Surgical Procedures
- Rhinoplasty: A plastic surgery performed to change the shape or size of the nose.
- Onychectomy: Surgical removal of a toenail or fingernail, typically for medical reasons.
Skin Diseases and Conditions
- Dermatopathy: A general term for any disease that affects the skin.
- Melanopathy: Refers to any disease characterized by abnormal skin pigmentation.
- Mycodermatitis: A fungal irritation impacting the skin, potentially causing discomfort or infection.
- Melanodermatitis: Condition marked by an excess of melanin in an inflamed skin area, often indicating skin damage.
Root Words and Suffixes
- dermat/o: Root word meaning skin, foundational in dermatological terms.
- hidr/o: Refers to sweat, significant for understanding sweat gland disorders.
- melan/o: Indicates black or dark pigmentation, related to skin tone and pigmentation disorders.
- myc/o: Relates to fungus, important in fungal infections and conditions.
- onych/o: Pertains to fingernails or toenails, essential for nail health terminology.
- py/o: Refers to pus, necessary for understanding infections.
- -itis: A suffix indicating inflammation, commonly used in names of diseases.
- -oma: A suffix meaning tumor or neoplasm, crucial in oncology.
- -ectomy: Indicates surgical removal or excision, vital in medical terminologies.
- -malacia: Signifies abnormal softening, often seen in pathological conditions.
- -osis: Refers to an abnormal condition or disease, used frequently in medical diagnoses.
- -pathy: A suffix indicating disease or suffering, relevant in numerous medical contexts.
- -plasty: Indicates surgical repair, important in reconstructive surgery terms.
- -derma: Refers to skin in various medical contexts, commonly seen in dermatology.
- -ia: Signifies an abnormal condition or disease and can denote plural forms in medical language.
- hypo-: A prefix indicating deficiency or decrease, often used in describing conditions regarding bodily functions.
- an-: A prefix meaning not or without, commonly used to describe absence or lack of a particular state.
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