Holos, derma, Cutis Flashcards
skin, hide
LATIN
Cutis [ KOO tis]
true skin; the layer of skin containing its blood supply and nerves
● Cutis vera
tough outer layer of skin in lower
organisms (slugs, worms, etc.)
● Cuticula
being used or introduced beneath the skin.
● Subcutaneous
skin, hide, shell, outer layer of skin
GREEK
derma [DAIR mah, DER mah]
Outer layer of skin
● epidermis
skin specialist in
medicine
● dermatologist
layer of skin just under the
epidermis.
● dermis
whole, entire, complete GREEK
Holos [HOH loss]
three-dimensional picture of a
whole object or whole person
hologram
a complete
devastation or destruction by fire
holocaust (kaustosh - burnt)
a day fixed by law or custom to
commemorate an event or to honor a person
holiday