| Combining Forms | Combining Forms | Medical Terms | Pathology of the Skin (integumentary system | Miscellanous |
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What is melan/o
black
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What is skin?
dermato, derm/o or cutane/o
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What erythroderma
abnormal redness of the entire skin surface
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What is alopecia?
Partial or complete loss of hair that occurs mostly on the head
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What is folliculitis
inflammation of hair follicles
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What is myc/o
fungus
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What is py/o?
pus
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What is dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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What is a debridement?
The procedure for the removal of dirt, damaged tissue, and cellular debris.
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What is gangrene
condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation
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What is kerat/o
hard, horny
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What is hirsut/o
hairy
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What is keloid
Abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands
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What is pruritus?
The medical term of itching
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What is laceration
a torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound
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What is onych/o
nail
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What is hidr/o
sweat
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What is urticaria
known as hives caused by an allergen
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What is rhytidectomy?
Which procedure is also known as a facelift?
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What is crust
known as a scab
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What is cutane/o
skin
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What is rhytido
wrinkle
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What is ecchymosis
Large bruise
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What is necrotizing fasciitis
Severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria which are also known as flesh-eating bacteria
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What is urticaria
known as hives, is caused by an allergic reaction.
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