Questions and Answers
Abnormal softening of the nails is known as __________.
onychomalacia
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 __________.
rhinoplasty
A tumor arising from the nail bed is known as __________.
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The term meaning any disease marked by abnormal pigmentation of the skin is _________.
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The surgical removal of a finger or toenail is a/an _________.
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The term meaning pertaining to the absence of fingernails or toenails is __________.
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The term meaning any disease of the skin is _________.
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A fungal irritation of the skin is ________.
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An excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin is known as _________.
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The prefix 'an-' means not or without.
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The prefix 'hypo-' means increased or excessive.
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What does the root 'dermat/o' refer to?
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What does the root 'hidr/o' refer to?
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What does the root 'melan/o' refer to?
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What does the root 'myc/o' refer to?
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What does the root 'onych/o' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
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What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
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What does the suffix '-malacia' mean?
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What does the suffix '-oma' mean?
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What does the root '-derma' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-osis' mean?
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What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
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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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Test your knowledge on various nail and skin conditions, including Onychomalacia and Hypohidrosis. Explore surgical procedures such as Rhinoplasty and Onychectomy. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions relevant to dermatology and related medical fields.
