Chapter 8: Applied Terminology for the Integumentary System Flashcards
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Allergen
A
An allergy producer
2
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Carcinoma
A
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
A
Upon the skin assessment
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Erythematous
A
Presence of Redness
7
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Hypodermic
A
Below the skin
8
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Interdigital
A
Between the fingers or toes
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Intradermal
A
Within the skin
10
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Melanoma
A
A tumor of black
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Onychectomy
A
A Declaw, to cut out the nail
12
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Perianal
A
Around the anus
13
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Polydactyl
A
Many Toed
14
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Pruritis
A
Presence of itching
15
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Pyoderma
A
Pus skin