Chapter 8: Applied Terminology for the Integumentary System Flashcards
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Allergen
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an allergy producer
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Carcinoma
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a tumor of cancer
3
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Coronary
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pertaining to a “crown”
4
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Dermatitis
A
inflammation of the skin
5
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Epidermal
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Pertaining to on/upon the dermis
6
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Erythematous
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Pertaining to redness
7
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Hypodermic
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Below the skin
8
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Interdigital
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between the toes
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Melanoma
A
black tumor
10
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Intradermal
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Within the skin
11
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Onychectomy
A
to cut out the nail
12
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Perianal
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around the anus
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Polydactyly
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many toes
14
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Pruritus
A
itching
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Pyoderma
A
pus skin
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Subcutaneous
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below the skin
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Transdermal
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across the skin
18
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Urticaria
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condition of hives