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CH 3: Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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What are the four cardinal signs of inflammation?

A

redness, heat, pain, and swelling (edema)

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define biopsy

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removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination

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3
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deconstruct the word biopsy

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-opsy + bi-
(suffix) + (root)
= to view + life (from bios= life)

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4
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define cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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define the suffix -ous

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pertaining to

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define the root/combining form cutan/e-

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skin

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define subcutaneous

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pertaining to below/under the skin

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True or False: the prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean below

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true

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define the prefix sub-

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below

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define dermatology

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medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin

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define the suffix -logy

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study of

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define the combining form dermat/o-

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skin

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define dermatologist

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medical specialist in diseases of the skin

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define the suffix -logist

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one who studies, specialist

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define dermatologic

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pertaining to the skin and dermatology

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define the suffix -ic

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pertaining to

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17
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define etiology

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the study of the causes of a disease

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18
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define the combining form eti/o

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cause

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define the prefix ex-

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out of, away from

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define the word root -crete

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to separate

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21
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define the suffix -ion

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action

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22
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define excretion

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removal of waste products out of the body

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23
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define flora

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microorganism (bacteria, fungi, & other pathogens)

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24
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What is flora most used in reference to?

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microorganisms that cover the exterior (skin) and interior (gut) surfaces

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25
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define integument

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the skin; the organ system that covers the body

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26
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define integumentary

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pertaining to the covering of the body

adjective form of integument

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define prognosis

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forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease

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define the prefix pro-

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projecting forward

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29
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define the word root -gnosis

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knowledge

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30
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define diagnosis

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the determination of the cause of a disease

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31
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define secrete

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to produce a chemical substance in a cell and release it from the cell

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32
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define vasoconstriction

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narrowing of a blood vessel

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33
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What are vasoconstriction and vasodilation used for?

A

the body uses them to control inner temperature

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34
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define vasodilation

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expansion/widening of a blood vessel

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35
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define the combining form vas/o

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blood vessel

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36
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define the word root -constrict-

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narrow

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37
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define the word root -dilat-

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widen, open up

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38
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define adipose

A

body tissue containing or composed of fat; found in the hypodermis layer (below the skin)

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39
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define the word root adip-

A

fat

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40
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define the suffix -ose

A

full of

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41
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deconstruct the word adipose

A

-ose + adip-
(suffix) + (root)
= full of + fat

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42
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define analgesia

A

state in which pain is reduced or relieved;

condition without sensation of pain

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43
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define the prefix an-

A

without

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44
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define the word root -agles-

A

sensation of pain

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45
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define the suffix -ia

A

condition

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46
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define dermis

A

layer of skin that contains the sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and nail roots

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47
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define the suffix -al

A

pertaining to

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48
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define the word root derm-

A

skin

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49
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define dermal

A

pertaining to the skin

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50
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define epidermis

A

top/superficial layer of the skin

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51
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define the prefix epi-

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above, upon

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52
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define the word root -dermis

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skin

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53
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define hypodermis

A

loose connective tissue layer of skin below the dermis; location of adipose (fat) tissue

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54
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define hypodermic

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pertaining to below the skin

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55
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True or False: Hypodermic is the same as subcutaneous

A

true

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56
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define intradermal

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within the epidermis

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57
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define intradermal injections

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injections that are given with a short needle that is introduced into the epidermis raising a small, raised wheal

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58
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define transdermal

A

going across or through the skin

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59
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define the prefix trans-

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across, through

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60
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define intramuscular

A

within the muscle;

intramuscular injections provide systemic delivery of medications

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61
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define the word root -muscul-

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muscle

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62
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define melanin

A

black pigment: the pigment that is responsible for skin color

it is also found in skin, hair, iris, and retina

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63
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define the word root melan-

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black pigment

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64
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define the suffix -in

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substance

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65
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define sebaceous glands

A

glands pertaining to wax;

glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secrete a waxy fluid called sebum (oil)

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66
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define wheal

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a small, itchy swelling of the skin

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67
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What does wheal also refer to besides it’s definition?

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the raised bleb (blister) produced by an intradermal injection, which does not itch

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68
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True or False: a Wheal is the same as hives

A

true

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69
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define allergy

A

a hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen

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70
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define dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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71
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define the word root dermat-

A

skin

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72
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define the suffix -itis

A

inflammation

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73
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What’s the difference between dermatitis and cellulitis?

A

Cellulitis is an infection and inflammation of the skin, whereas Dermatitis is only an inflammation

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74
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define excoriation

A

scratch marks

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75
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define the word root -cori-

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skin

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76
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define pruritus

A

itching

77
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define pruritic

A

itchy

78
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define antipruritic

A

medication against itching

79
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define the word root prurit-

A

itch

80
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define the prefix anti-

A

against

81
Q

define stasis

A

stagnation or standing still

in reference to the body, it is used to define the impeded or reduced flow of a body fluid, such as blood

82
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True or False: Stasis can be used as a non-constructed term as well as a suffix

A

true

83
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define vesicle

A

small sac containing liquid (ex. a blister)

84
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what is the literal latin translation of vesicle

A

blister

85
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define congenital

A

present at birth

86
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define the combining form -genit-

A

bring forth

87
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define the prefix con-

A

with (like spanish - cafe con azucar)

88
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define decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcer)

A

sore caused by lying down for long periods of time;

caused by pressure on bony projections which cut off blood supply to an area of skin which produces an ulcer

89
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define the word root -cubitus

A

lying down

90
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define the word root ulcer

A

sore

91
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define the prefix de-

A

from

92
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define malignant

A

pertaining to being harmful, bad

refers to tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes to distant organs

93
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define the suffix -ant

A

forming, pertaining to

94
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define the word root malign-

A

harmful, bad

95
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define the suffix -ancy

A

state of

96
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define malignancy

A

state of being malignant

97
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define benign

A

a non-cancerous tumor that does not metastasize

98
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where is black pigment found?

A

skin, hair, retina, and iris

99
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define metastasis

A

spread of a disease from one part of the body to another

100
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define the prefix meta-

A

beyond, subsequent to

101
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define metastasize

A

to spread to distant parts

102
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define the suffix stasis

A

stagnate, stay in one place

103
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define metastatic

A

pertaining to the character of cells that can metastasize

104
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define the word root -stat-

A

stationary

105
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define the suffix -ize

A

affect in a specific way

106
Q

define oral thrush

A

a yeast-like infection of the mouth

(Candida albicans of the mouth, most common in infants)

107
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define cellulitis

A

an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

108
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define the suffix -itis

A

inflammation and/or infection

109
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define the word root cellul-

A

cell

110
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define contagious

A

can be transmitted from person to person or from a person to a surface to a person

111
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What does contagious mean in latin?

A

touch closely

112
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define impetigo

A

infection of the skin producing thick, yellow crusts

113
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What does impetigo mean in latin?

A

scabby eruption

114
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define infection

A

invasion of the body by disease-producing microorganisms

115
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define the word root infect-

A

internal invasion, infection

116
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define infestation

A

condition caused by a parasite living off another organism; lice/mites (troublesome)

117
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define the word root infest-

A

invade

118
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define the suffix -ation

A

process

119
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define louse

A

parasitic insect (lice, singular, in old english)

120
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what is the plural of louse?

A

lice

121
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What is the singular form of lice?

A

Louse

122
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define parasitic infestation

A

pertaining to a parasite - such as lice or mites (scabies)

123
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define pediculosis

A

an infestation of lice

124
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define the word root pedicul-

A

louse (singular lice)

125
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define the suffix -osis

A

condition

126
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define scabies

A

skin disease produced by mites;

like lice, it is a parasitic infestation of the skin

127
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What does scabies mean in latin?

A

to scratch

128
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define tinea

A

refers to a group of related skin infections caused by different species of fungi

(relates to athlete’s foot / jock itch - tinea pedis, tinea cruris)

129
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define tinea pedis

A

athlete’s foot

130
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define tinea cruris

A

jock itch

131
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define toxic

A

pertaining to a poison/toxin

132
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define toxin

A

poisonous substance formed by a cell or organism

133
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What does toxin mean in greek?

A

poison

134
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define the word root tox-

A

poison

135
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deconstruct the word toxicity

A

-ic + -ity + tox-
(suffix) + (suffix) + (root)
pertaining to + state/condition + poison

double suffix

136
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define autoimmune

A

diseases in which the body makes antibodies directed against its own tissues

137
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define the word root -immune

A

protected from

138
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define the word prefix auto-

A

self

139
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define scleroderma

A

thickening and hardening of the skin due to new collagen formation

140
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define the combining form scler/o-

A

hard

141
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define the suffix -derma

A

skin

142
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define symptom

A

departure from normal health experienced by a patient;

symptoms are felt, but not seen

143
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define sign

A

abnormal disease process that can be seen;

physical evidence of a disease process

144
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define acne

A

inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles

145
Q

What does acne mean in Greek?

A

point

146
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define cyst

A

abnormal fluid-filled sac that is encapsulated

  • surrounded by a membrane
147
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what does cyst mean in greek?

A

sac, bladder

148
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define pustule

A

small protrusion on the skin containing pus

149
Q

define the word part -ule

A

small

150
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define alopecia

A

define partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication

151
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define onychomycosis

A

a fungus infection of a nail

152
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define the word root -myc-

A

fungus

153
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define the combining form onych/o

A

nail

154
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define suffix -osis

A

condition

155
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define paronychia

A

infection in the skin that surrounds the nail

156
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define prefix para-

A

beside, alongside

157
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define abrasion

A

area of skin or mucous membrane that has been scraped off; “road rash”

158
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define antibiotic

A

a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria and other microorganisms

159
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define the word root -bio-

A

life

160
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define the suffix -tic

A

pertaining to

161
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define lesion

A

ANY wound, injury, or pathological change in a tissue

162
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define systemic

A

pertaining to the body as a whole

163
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define the word root system-

A

whole body

164
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define inflammation

A

cellular and chemical reactions ocurring in response to an injury or chemical agent

165
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define inflammatory

A

causing or affected by inflammation

166
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define cadaver

A

a dead body or corpse

167
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define debridement

A

the surgical removal of injured or necrotic tissue

168
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define the suffix -ment

A

resulting state

169
Q

define the word root -bride-

A

rubbish

170
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define regenerate

A

reconstitution of a lost part

171
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define regeneration

A

the process of producing again

172
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define the word root -gener-

A

produce

173
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define clot

A

the mass of fibrin and cells that is produced inside a wound

174
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define incision

A

surgical cutting into a tissue/organ

175
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define excision

A

surgical removal of part or all of a structure

176
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define the word root incis-

A

cut into

177
Q

define the word root excis-

A

cut out

178
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define laceration

A

a tear or jagged wound of the skin caused by blunt trauma (not a surgical incision)

179
Q

define the word root lacer-

A

to tear

180
Q

define lipectomy

A

surgical removal of adipose tissue

181
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define liposuction

A

surgical removal of adipose tissue using suction

182
Q

define the suffix -ectomy

A

surgical excision

183
Q

define the word root lip-

A

lipid, fat

184
Q

define the combining form lip/o-

A

fat

185
Q

define the word root -suct-

A

suck

186
Q

define the suffix -plasty

A

surgical repair

187
Q

What suffixes mean pertaining to? (most common)

A

-ic
-ac
-al
-ary
-ous
-tic
-ial
-us
-eal

188
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