1
Q
+
A
present
2
Q
-
A
absent
pg. 4
3
Q
-cele
A
herniation
pg. 10
Pathology Suffix
4
Q
-rrhaphy
A
suture, repair
pg. 13
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
5
Q
-abrasion
A
scraping of
pg. 152
6
Q
-ac
A
pertaining to
pg. 10
Adj. Suffix
7
Q
-ad
A
toward
pg. 42
8
Q
-al
A
pertaining to
pg. 10
Adj. Suffix
9
Q
-algia
A
pain
pg. 6
Pathology Suffix
10
Q
-ar
A
pertaining to
pg. 10
Adj. Suffix
11
Q
-ary
A
pertaining to
pg. 10
Adj. Suffix
12
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture
pg. 13
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
13
Q
-cyte
A
cell
pg. 28
14
Q
-dynia
A
pain
pg. 10
Pathology Suffix
15
Q
-eal
A
pertaining to
pg. 10
Adj. Suffix
16
Q
-ectasia
A
dilation
pg. 129
17
Q
-ectomy
A
removal, resection, excision
pg. 13
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
18
Q
-emia
A
blood condition
pg. 10
Pathology Suffix
19
Q
-en
A
in
pg. 29
20
Q
-ent
A
pertaining to
pg. 43
21
Q
-er
A
one who
pg. 14
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
22
Q
-ferous
A
pertaining to carrying
pg. 123
23
Q
-graph
A
instrument to record
pg. 14
Instrument Suffix
24
Q
-graphy
A
process of recording
pg. 12
Diagnostic Procedure Suffix
25
-ia
-ism
condition
| pg. 10
pg. 34
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
26
-iatrician
on who specializes in treatment
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
27
-iatrics
treatment
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
28
-iatrist
one who specializes in treatment
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
29
-iatry
process of treatment
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
30
-ic
pertaining to
| pg. 10
## Footnote
Adj. Suffix
31
-icle
small, tiny
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
32
-in
substance
| pg. 123
33
-ior
pertaining to
| pg. 42
34
-is
structure, thing
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
35
-ism
state of
| pg. 28
36
-ist
one who specializes
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
37
-itis
inflammation
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Suffix
38
-itis
inflammation
| pg. 10
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
39
-ive
pertaining to
| pg. 150
40
-logist
one who specializes in the study of
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
41
-logy
study of
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Suffix
42
-logy
study of
| pg. 15
## Footnote
Specialty/Specialist Suffix
43
-lysis
loosening
| pg. 141
44
-malacia
softening
| pg. 10
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
45
-megaly
enlargement
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
46
-meter
instrument to measure
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Instrument Suffix
47
-metry
process of measuring
| pg. 12
## Footnote
Diagnostic Procedure Suffix
48
-oid
resembling
| pg. 37
49
-ole
small, tiny
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
50
-oma
tumor, mass
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
51
-on
structure
| pg.29
52
-opsy
process of viewing
| pg. 12
## Footnote
Diagnostic Procedure Suffix
53
-osis
abnormal condition
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
54
-ous
pertaining to
| pg. 10
## Footnote
Adj. Suffix
55
-pathy
disease process
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
56
-plasm
formation
| pg. 28
57
-plasty
surgical repair
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
58
-ptosis
prolapse, drooping, sagging
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
59
-rrhage
-rrhagia
bursting forth
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
60
-rrhea
DIARRHEA!
discharge, flow
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
61
-rrhexis
rupture
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
62
-sclerosis
abnormal condition of hardening
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
63
-scope
instrument to view
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Suffix
64
-scope
instrument to view
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Instrument Suffix
65
-scopy
process of viewing
| pg. 12
## Footnote
Diagnostic Procedure Suffix
66
-some
body
| pg. 28
67
-statsis
controlling
| pg. 28
68
-stenosis
abnormal condition of narrowing
| pg. 11
## Footnote
Pathology Suffix
69
-stomy
new opening
| pg. 13
## Footnote
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
70
-tome
instrument to cut
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Instrument Suffix
71
-tomy
incision, cutting
| pg. 13
## Footnote
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
72
-tripsy
crushing
| pg. 13
## Footnote
Therapeutic/Surgical Suffix
73
-tripter
machine to crush
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Instrument Suffix
74
-trite
instrument to crush
| pg. 14
## Footnote
Instrument Suffix
75
-ule
small, tiny
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
76
-um
structure, thing, membrane
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
77
-us
structure
| pg. 29
78
-y
process of, condition
| pg. 9
## Footnote
Noun-ending Suffix
79
-zation
process of
| pg. 151
80
a-
no, not, without
| pg. 16
## Footnote
Prefix
81
abdomin/o
celi/o
lapar/o
abdomen
| pg. 37
82
acne vulgaris
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by papules, pustules, inflamed nodules, and comedones (sing. comedo) which are plugs of sebum that partially or completely block a pore. Blackheads are open comedones, whiteheads are closed comedones
| pg. 136
83
acromi/o
acromion (highest point of the shoulder)
| pg. 39
84
actinic keratosis
lesion caused by sun exposure
| pg. 144
85
aden/o
gland
| pg. 127
86
af-
toward
| pg. 43
87
albin/o
white
| pg. 139
88
all/o
other
| pg. 150
89
allograft
harvest skin from another human donor for temp. transplant until a homograft (autograft) is available
| pg. 150
90
alopecia
hair loss, resulting from genetic factors, aging or disease
| pg. 136
91
an-
no, not, without
| pg. 16
## Footnote
Prefix
92
ana-
up, apart
| pg. 28
93
ana-
up, apart, away
| pg. 34
94
anesthetic agent
cause loss of sensation; topically applied anesthetic agents act locally on affected area; examples are lidocaine (Xylocaine) & benzocaine (orajel)
| pg. 156
95
angi/o
vessel
| pg. 129
96
angioma
localized vascular lesion that includes hemangiomas, vascular nevi, and lymhangiomas
| pg. 144
97
anhidrosis
condition in which a person produces little or no sweat
| pg. 140
98
ante-
forward, in front of, before
| pg. 16
## Footnote
Prefix
99
ante-
forward, in front of, before
| pg. 38
100
anter/o
front
| pg. 42
101
anti-
against
| pg. 16
## Footnote
Prefix
102
antibacterials
prevent and treat bacterial growth; topical agents like erythromycin (Erygel) & clindamycin (BenzaClin) are used to treat acne; triple antibiotic ointment containing bacitracin, polymyxin B, neomycin (Neosporin); silver sulfadiazine (Slivadene); mupirocin (Bactroban) are used to prevent and treat skin or wound infections; oral agents for acne include erythromycin (Ery-tab), tetracycline (Sumycin) and minocycline (Minocin)
| pg. 156
103
antifungals
treat fungal infections; topical agents include nystatin (Nystop), butenafine (Lotrimm Ultra), ciclopirox (Loprox) and econazole (Ecoza)
| pg. 156
104
antihistamines
surpress the allergic response to reduce itching, redness, and swelling; diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available in oral and topical formulations; other oral agents include chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and loratadine (Claritin)
| pg. 156
105
antiinflammatories
reduce inflammation; oral agents include prednisone and NSAIDS such as aspirin; topical agents include hydrocortisone (Cortizone), fluocinonide (Vanos) and triamcinolone (Kenalog)
| pg. 156
106
antipsoriatics
treat psoriasis; examples include anthralin (Drithocreme) and calcipotriene (Dovonex)
| pg. 156
107
antiseptics
prevent infection by destroying surface microbials on the skin or tissue surface with topical application of agent; examples include iodine and chlorhexidine (hibistat)
| pg. 156
108
antivirals
reduce the effect of viruses; examples include valacyclovir (Valtrex) & acyclovir (Zovirax) for the treatment of HSV (cold sores or genital herpes) & herpes zoster (shingles)
| pg. 156
109
apic/o
apex
| pg. 30
110
arteri/o
artery
| pg. 22
111
arthr/o
joint
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
112
athlete's foot
tinea pedis
fungal infection of the foot
| 134
113
auto-
self
| pg. 34
114
auto-
self
| pg. 150
115
autograft
harvest of the patient's own skin for transplant
| pg. 150
116
axill/o
axilla (armpit)
| pg. 37
117
bacteri/o
bacteria
| pg. 22
118
bacterial analysis
culture and serology of lesions to help diagnose disorders like impetigo
| pg. 147
119
bas/o
bottom, base
| pg. 123, 127
120
basal cell carcinoma
(BCC)
most common type of skin cancer, originates in the basal layer of the epidermis; usually occurs on face as a result of sun exposure and rarely metastasizes (spreads to distant sites)
| pg.145
121
bi-
two
| pg. 43
122
bi/o
living, life
| pg. 22
123
blephar/o
eyelid
| pg. 152
124
blepharoplasty
surgical repair of the eyelid
| pg. 152
125
bol/o
throwing
| pg. 28
126
brachi/o
arm
| pg. 38
127
bucc/o
cheek
| pg. 37
128
Bx
biopsy
| pg. 158
129
C2
second cervical vertebra - 2nd bone in neck
| pg. 4
130
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft - detour around a blockage in an artery of the heart
| pg. 4
131
callus
common painless thickening of the stratum corneum at location of external pressure or friction
| pg. 137
132
candidiasis
moniliasis
yeast infection in moist, occluded areas of the skin and mucous membranes
| pg. 134
133
capit/o
head
| pg. 134
134
CARD
C - check for the word parts in a term
A - assign meanings to the word parts
R - reverse the meaning of the suffix to the front of definition
D - define the term
Example) glossitis
check - gloss/itis
assign - tongue/inflammation
reverse - inflammation/tongue
define - inflammation of the tongue
| pg. 5
135
cardi/o
heart
| pg. 22
136
carp/o
wrist
| pg. 38
137
cata-
(WaterFALL)
down
| pg. 28
138
cata-
down
| pg. 34
139
caud/o
tail
| pg. 42
140
cauter/i
burn
| pg. 151
141
cauterization
destruction of tissue by burning with heat
| pg. 151
142
cephal/o
head
| pg. 22
143
cervic/o
neck, cervix
| pg. 22
144
chemical peel
use of a mild acid to produce a superficial burn; normally done to remove wrinkles
| pg. 152
145
cartilag/o
chondr/o
cartilage
| pg. 22, 63
146
chrom/o
color
| pg. 139
147
chym/o
juice
| pg. 29
148
cicatrix
pl. cicatrices
a scar
| pg. 129
149
col/o
large intestine, color
| pg. 22
150
Combining form
word root (origin) with its respective combining vowel (usually an "o", could be "a", "e", "i", "u")
| pg. 3
151
contra-
opposite
| pg. 42
152
corn
calvus
horny mass of condensed epithelial cells overlying a bony prominence as the result of pressure or friction
| pg. 137
153
coron/o
crown, heart
| pg. 22
154
corpor/o
som/o
somat/o
body
| pg. 30
155
cox/o
hip
| pg. 37
156
crani/o
cranial
| pg. 37
157
crur/o
leg
| pg. 38
158
cry/o
extreme cold
| pg. 151
159
cryosurgery
destruction of tissue through the use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitogen
| pg. 151
160
crypt-
hidden
| pg. 141
161
cubit/o
elbow
| pg. 38
162
curettage
scraping of material from the wall of a cavity or other surface to obtain tissue for microscopic examination; done with an instrument called a curette
| pg. 151
163
cut/o
skin
| pg. 22
164
cutane/o
skin
| pg. 22
165
cyst/o
bladder, sac
166
cyt/o
cellul/o
cell
| pg. 28
167
debridement
first step in wound treatment, involving removal of dirt, foreign bodies (FBs), damaged tissue, and cellular debris from the wound or burn to prevent infection and promote healing
| pg. 151
168
decubitus ulcer
bed sore
pressure ulcer
pressure sore
inflammation, ulcer, or sore in the skin over a bony prominence; most often seen in aged, debilitated, cachectic (wasted), or immobilized patients; pressure sores or ulcers are graded by stages of severity; highest stage, (4) involves muscles, fat, and bone
| pg. 137
169
deep
away from the surface of the body; internal
| pg. 43
170
deep full-thickness burn
fourth degree burn
controversial; sometimes used by specialists to describe burns that extend to muscle and bone
| pg. 143
171
delt/o
trianglular
| pg. 37
172
dent/i
tooth
| pg. 22
173
derm/o
dermat/o
cut/
cutane/o
skin
| pg. 22, 122
174
dermabrasion
surgical procedure to resurface skin; used to remove acne scars, nevi, wrinkles and tattoos
| pg. 152
175
dermatofibroma
fiberous tumor of the skin that is painless, round, firm and usually found on the extremities
| pg. 144
176
dermatome
instrument used to split-thickness skin grafts
| pg. 150
177
dermatoplasty
transplant of living skin to correct effects of injury, operation, or disease
| pg. 152
178
dextr/o
right side of patient's body
| pg. 43
179
diaphragmat/o
diaphragm/o
phren/o
diaphragm
| pg. 48
180
digit/o
finger/toe
| pg. 38
181
dist/o
far
| pg. 43
182
dors/o
back
| pg. 38
183
duoden/o
duodenum
| pg. 22
184
dys-
abnormal, difficult, bad, painful
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
185
dyschromia
abnormality of skin pigmentation
| pg. 139
186
dysplastic nevus
mole
nevus = pigmented lesion often present at birth; carious abnormal changes of a pigmented congenital skin blemish may give rise to concern for progression to malignancy; changes of concern are categorized as ABCDE
Asymmetry
Borders, irregular
Colors, changes/uneven pigmentation
Diameter, increasing in size or more than 6mm
Elevation
| pg. 144
187
ec-
out
| pg. 128
188
ecchymosis
term for a nonelevated “black and blue” extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma; hemorrhage of blood into subcutaneous tissue
| practice test
189
ef-
away from
| pg. 44
190
electr/o
electricity
| pg. 22
191
emollients
topical substances that soften and moisturizes the skin; come in the form of lotions, creams, ointments & bath additives; couple well-known OTC products are Aveeno & Eucerin
| pg. 156
192
en-
in
| pg. 34
193
endo-
within
| pg. 34
194
endo-
end-
within
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
195
enter/o
small intestine
| pg. 22
196
epi-
above, upon
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
197
epi-
above, upon
| pg. 34
198
epitheli/o
epithelium
| pg. 34
199
eschar/o
scab
| pg. 129
200
eschar/o
scab
| pg. 151
201
escharotomy
surgical incision into necrotic tissue resulting from a severe burn; may be necessary to prevent edema leading to ischemia (loss of blood flow) in underlying tissue
| pg. 151
202
esophag/o
esophagus
| pg. 22
203
exanthemat/o
rash
| pg. 135
204
exanthematous diseases
generally viral diseases characterized by a specific type of rash (exanthem); main ones are measles, rubella, fifth disease, roseola, chicken pox
| pg. 135
205
excisional biopsy
biopsy in which the entire tumor maybe removed with borders as a means of diagnosis and treatment
| pg. 147
206
exfoliation
scraping/shaving off samples of friable (easily crushes) lesions for a lab examination called exfoliative cytology
| pg. 147
207
"face lift"
rhytidectomy
surgical operation to remove wrinkles
| pg. 152
208
faci/o
face
| pg. 34
209
femor/o
thigh
| pg. 38
210
fer/o
to carry
| pg. 43
211
fibr/o
fiber
| pg. 144
212
fissure
crack-like lesion of the skin
| pg. 129
213
flap
section of skin transferred from one location to an immediately adjacent one
| pg. 150
214
follicul/o
follicle
| pg. 123
215
fornic/o
fornix
| pg. 30
## Footnote
any vault like or arched structure
216
front/o
front
| pg.34
217
full-thickness burn
third degree burn
burn that damages the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue; pain is not present because the nerve endings in the skin have been destroyed; skin appearance may be deep red, pale gray, brown, or black with likely scar formation
| pg. 143
218
full-thickness graft
SG in which full portions of both the epidermis and dermis are used
| pg. 150
219
functions of the blood/lymphatic/immune system
transportation of nutrients/waste, protection
| pg. 33
220
functions of the cardiovascular system
transportation of blood
| pg. 33
221
functions of the endocrine system
effects changes through chemical messengers
| pg. 33
222
functions of the gastrointestinal system
nutrition
| pg. 33
223
functions of the integumentary system
cover and protection
| pg. 33
224
functions of the musculoskeletal system
support, movement, protection
| pg. 33
225
functions of the nervous/behavioral
receive/process information
| pg. 33
226
functions of the respiratory system
delivers o2 to cells and removes co2
| pg. 33
227
functions of the urinary system
elimination of nitrogenous waste
| pg. 33
228
fund/o
fundus
| pg. 30
## Footnote
base or deepest part of a hollow organ that is farthest from the mouth of the organ
229
fungal tests
cultures of scrapings of lesions used to edentify fungal infections
| pg. 147
230
furuncle
localized, suppurative staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland/hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling; if 2+ are connected its called a carbuncle
| pg. 131
231
gastr/o
stomach
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
232
gastr/o
stomach
| pg. 22
233
gloss/o
tongue
| pg. 22
234
glute/o
buttocks
| pg. 38
235
glyc/o
glucose, sugar
| pg. 22
236
hem/o
hemat/o
blood
| pg. 22
237
hematoma
Collection of extravasated blood trapped in tissues
| practice test
238
hepat/o
liver
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
239
hepat/o
liver
| pg. 22
240
herpes simplex virus
HSV
viral infection characterized by clusters of small vesicules filled with clear fluid on raised inflammatory bases of the skin or mucosa; HSV-1 causes herpetic stomatitis (fever blisters) and kereatitis (inflammation of the cornea); HSV-2 more commonly known as genital herpes
| pg. 135
241
herpes zoster
shingles
accute, painful rash caused by reactivation of the latent varicellazoster virus
| pg. 135
242
hidr/o
sudor/i
sweat
| pg. 122
243
hidraden/o
sudoriferous gland
| pg. 127
244
hidradenitis
inflammation of the sweat glands
| pg. 140
245
hil/o
hilum
| pg. 30
## Footnote
recess, exit, entrance of a duct into a gland, or of a nerve and vessels into an organ
246
hist/o
tissue
| pg. 29
247
home/o
same
| pg. 28
248
home/o
same
| pg. 34
249
hyper-
excessive, above
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
250
hyperhidrosis
excessive perspiration caused by heat, strong emotion, menopause, hyperthyoidism, or infection
| pg. 140
251
hypertrichosis
hirsutism
abnormal excess of hair
| pg. 136
252
hypo-
below, deficient
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
253
hypodermic
H
general term that refers to any injection under the skin
| pg. 155
254
hyster/o
uterus
| pg. 22
255
ichthy/o
fish
| pg. 137
256
ichthyosis
category of dry skin that has the scaly appearance of a fish; ranges from mild to severe; mild form is xeroderma
| pg. 137
257
ili/o
ile/o
ileum
| pg. 51
258
IM
intramuscular - pertaining to within the miscles
| pg. 4
259
immunomodulators
immunosuppressants
agents that supress the body's immune system; topical agents like pimecrolimus (Elidel) & tacrolimus (Protopic) are used to treat atopic dermatitis & eczema
| pg. 156
260
impetigo
superficial vesiculopustular bacterial skin infection, normally seen in children but possible in adults
| pg. 131
261
incision and drainage
I&D
cutting open and removing the contents of a wound, cyst, or other lesion
| pg. 151
262
incisional biopsy
biopsy in which larger tissue samples may be obtained by excising a wedge of tissue and suturing the lesion
| pg. 147
263
infer/o
downward
| pg. 42
264
inguin/o
groin
| pg. 37
265
inter-
between
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
266
intra-
within
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
267
intracutaneous
intadermal
ID
route of injection within the dermis
| pg. 155
268
ipsi-
same
| pg. 42
269
jock itch
tinea cruris
fungul infection that occurs mainly on external genitalia and upper legs in males, particularly in warm weather
| pg. 134
270
Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)
rare form of skin cancer that takes the form of red/blue/bbrown/purple nodules, usually on the extremities; one form appears most often on AIDS patients and other immunocompromised individuals
| pg. 145
271
keloid
type of scar; overgrowth of tissue at site of injury in excess of the amount of tissue necessary to repair the wound; partially due to accumulation of collagen at site
| pg. 130
272
kerat/o
hard, horny
| pg. 123
273
keratinous cyst
sebaceous cyst
benign cavity lined by keratinizing epithelium and filled with sebum and epithelial debris
| pg. 136
274
keratolytics
topical substances used to break down hardened skin and shed the top layer of dead skin to treat warts, calluses, corns, acne, rosacea, and psoriasis; examples include salicylic acid (Compound W), cantharidin & podofilox (Condylox)
| pg. 156
275
laparoscopy
a visual examination of the abdominal cavity
| practice test
276
laser therapy
procedure to repair or destroy tissue, particularly in the removal of tattoos, warts, port-wine stains, and psoriatic lesions
| pg. 150
277
later/o
side
| pg. 42
278
lingu/o
tongue
| pg. 22
279
lipectomy
removal of fatty tissue
| pg. 152
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lipid/o
adip/o
lipid, fat, adipose
| pg. 22
281
lipoma
fatty tumor that is a soft, movable, subcutaneous nodule
| pg. 144
282
liposuction
technique for removing adipose tissue with a suction pump device
| pg. 152
283
lith/o
stone
| pg. 22
284
lumb/o
low back, loin
| pg. 38
285
lumin/o
lumen
| pg. 30
## Footnote
the space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube
286
lys/o
dissolving
| pg. 28
287
macul/o
spot
| pg. 129
288
maglignant melanoma
cancerous tumor arises from mutated meanocytes; leading cause of death from all skin diseases
| pg. 145
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mamm/o
breast
| pg. 22
290
man/u
hand
| pg. 38
291
medi/o
middle
| pg. 42
292
mediastin/o
mediastinum
| pg. 47
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melan/o
black, dark
| pg. 123
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ment/o
chin
| pg. 37
295
meta-
change, beyond
| pg. 28
296
milia
tiny superficial keratinous cysts caused by clogged oil ducts
| pg. 136
297
miliaria
minute vesicules and papules, often with surrounding erythema (redness) caused by occlusion of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity
| pg. 140
298
mitochondri/o
mitochondria
| pg. 29
299
Mohs surgery
repeated removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until no cancerous cells are present
| pg. 151
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muscul/o
muscle
| pg. 22
301
my/o
myos/o
muscle
| pg. 29, 63
302
myc/o
fungus
| pg. 134
303
nas/o
nasal
| pg. 37
304
nat/o
birth, born
| pg. 22
305
necr/o
death, dead
| pg. 34
306
needle aspiration
aspiration of fluid from lesions to obtain samples for culture and examination
| pg. 147
307
neo-
new
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
308
neur/o
nerve
| pg. 22
309
nev/o
birthmark
| pg. 144
310
nid/o
nest
| pg. 131
311
nod/o
knot
| pg. 129
312
Nondecodable terms
words whose definintions must be memorized without the benefit of word parts; examples include:
* cataract - from Greek term meaning "waterfall"
* asthma - from Greek term meaning "panting"
* sequela
* acute
* chronic
* sign - objective finding of a disease state (fever, high bp)
* symptom -subjective report of disease (pain, itching)
* Eponyms like Alzheimer's disease + Achillies tendon
* Portmanteaus - combined word parts from 2+ words, like Botox + Genome
| pg. 4
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nuch/o
neck
| pg. 38
314
nucle/o
kary/o
nucleus
| pg. 29
315
occlus/o
to close
| pg. 150
316
occlusive therapy
use of a nonporous occlusive dressing to cover a treated area to enhance the absorption & effectiveness of a medication; used to treat psoriasis, lupus erythematous, and chronic hand dermatitis
| pg. 150
317
ocul/o
eye
| pg. 37
318
olecran/o
elbow
| pg. 38
319
onych/o
ungu/o
nail
| pg. 122
320
onychectomy
removal of a finger/toenail because of trauma or disease
| pg. 151
321
onychia
inflammation of the finger nail
| pg. 141
322
onychocryptosis
abnormal condition of ingrown (hidden) nail; can cause pain, swelling and erythema (redness)
| pg. 141
323
onycholysis
separation of the nail plate from the nail bed
| pg. 141
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onychomycosis
tinea unguium
abnormal condition of nail fungus
| pg. 141
325
ophthalm/o
eye
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
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or/o
mouth
| pg. 37
327
oste/o
osse/o
oss/i
bone
| pg. 22
328
ot/o
ear
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
329
palm/o
palm
| pg. 38
330
papil/o
papilla
| pg. 123
331
papul/o
pimple
| pg. 129
332
par-
near, beside
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
333
para-
near, beside, abnormal
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
334
pariet/o
wall
| pg. 48
335
paronychia
infection of the skin beside the nail
| pg. 141
336
partial-thickness burn
second-degree burn
burn in which only the epidermis and part of the dermis are affected; if burn extends to papillary level, it is classified as a superficial partial-thickness burn; extension to the reticular layer classifies it as a deep partial-thickness burn; characterized by redness, blisters, and pain with possible scarring
| pg. 142-143
337
patch
large, flat, nonpalpable macule, larger than 1cm
| pg. 129
338
patell/o
patell/a
kneecap
| pg. 38
339
path/o
disease
| pg. 22
340
ped/o
child
| pg. 22
341
ped/o
foot
| pg. 38
342
pedicul/i
lice
| pg. 134
343
pediculicides
destroy lice; examples include malathion (Ovide), lindane (Kwell), and permethrin (Nix)
| pg. 156
344
pediculosis
parasitic infestation with lice, involving the head, body, or genital area
| pg. 134
345
pelv/o
pelv/i
pelvic
| pg. 38
346
per-
through
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
347
peri-
surrounding, around
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
348
perine/o
perineum (space between the external genitalia and the anus)
| pg. 38
349
peritone/o
peritoneum
| pg. 48
350
petechia
pl. petechiae
tiny ecchymosis within dermal layer
| 129
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phil/o
attraction
| pg. 22
352
plant/o
sole
| pg. 38
353
plaque
raised plateaulike papule >1cm; psoriatic lesion, seborrheic keratosis
| pg. 129
354
plast/o
formation
| pg. 144
355
pleur/o
pleura
| pg.51
356
pne/o
breathing
| pg. 22
357
poly-
many, much, excessive, frequent
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
358
poplit/o
back of the knee
| pg. 38
359
post-
after, behind
| pg. 17
## Footnote
Prefix
360
poster/o
back
| pg. 42
361
pre-
before, in front of
| pg. 18
## Footnote
Prefix
362
Prefix
word part at BEGINNING of word; further define the absence, location, number, quantity, or state of the term
| pg. 3
363
prone
lying on one's belly
| pg. 44
364
Pronounciation of Odd Letter Combos
* eu = you
* ph = f like "fill"
* pn = n like "no"
* ps = s like "sort"
* pt = t like "top"
* rh, rrh = r like "row"
* x = z like "zoo"
| pg. 21
365
protectives
protectants
topical substances with sun protection factors (SPF) that protect the skin against ultraviolet light A & B in sunlight ; sun screen and sunblock products contain active ingredients such as oxybenzone & avobenzone
| pg. 156
366
proxim/o
near
| pg. 43
367
pruritus
itching; marks that result from intense itching are called excoriations
| pg. 131
368
psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy
directing a type of UV light onto psoriatic lesions
| pg. 150
369
psoralens
absorb UVA light to treat skin conditions like eczema & psoriasis, reduce itching, redness & swelling; an example is methoxsalen (Uvadex)
| pg. 156
370
psoriasis
common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed, salmon-red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales that are the result of excessive development of epithelial cells
| pg. 137
371
psych/o
mind
| pg. 22
372
pub/o
pubic
| pg. 38
373
punch biopsy
biopsy in which a tubular punch is inserted through to the subcutaneous tissue and the tissue is cut off at base
| pg. 147
374
purpur/o
purple
| pg. 129
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pustul/o
pustule
| pg. 129
376
retinoids
derived from vitamin A, alter the growth of the top layer of the skin & may be used to treat acne, reduce wrinkles & treat psoriasis; examples include tretinoin (Retin-A), isotretinoin (Claravis) & tazarotene (Tazorac)
| pg. 156
377
retro-
behind
| pg. 48
378
rhin/o
nose
| pg. 6
## Footnote
Combining Form
379
rhytid/o
wrinkle
| pg. 152
380
rib/o
ribose
| pg. 28
381
ringworm
tinea capitis
tinea corporis
fungal infection of the scalp; ringworm of the body manufested by pink/red papulosquamous annular (ringlink) plaques with raised borders
| pg. 134
382
Rules Singular/Plural Endings
* s -a = p -ae
* s -is = p -es
* s -ix OR -ex = p -ices
* s -itis = p -itides
* s -nx = p -nges
* s -um = p -a
* s -us = p -i
* s -y = p -ies
| pg. 20
383
sacr/o
sacrum
| pg. 38
384
sarcoma
connective tissue cancer
| pg. 145
385
scabicides
destroy mites & scabies; examples include permethrin (Elimite) & crotamiton (Eurax)
| pg. 156
386
scabies
parasitic infestation caused by mites; characterized by pruritic papular rash
| pg. 134
387
scapul/o
scapula, shoulder
| pg. 38
388
SCC
sqaumous cell carcinoma
second most common type of skin cancer; also caused by sun exposure but developing from squamous cells
| pg. 145
389
seb/o
sebac/o
oil, sebum
| pg. 122
390
seborrheic dermatitis
inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face; newborns this is known as cradle cap
| pg. 131
391
seborrheic keratosis
benign, circumscribed, pigmented, superficial warty skin lesion
| pg. 144
392
shaving
paring
slicing of thin sheets of tissue to remove lesions
| pg. 151
393
sin/o
sinus/o
sinus or antrum
| pg. 30
## Footnote
cavity or channel in bone, a dialated channel for blood, or a cavity that permits the escape of purelent (pus-filled) material
394
sinistr/o
left side of patient's body
| pg. 43
395
skin graft
SG
skin transplant performed when normal skin cover has been lost as a result of burns, ulcers, or operations to remove cancerous tissue
| pg. 150
396
skin tags
acrochordons
small, soft, pedunculated (with a stalk) lesions that are harmless outgrowths of eidermal and dermal tissues, usually covering the neck, eyelids, armpits and groin; usually occur in multiples
| pg. 144
397
somn/o
sleep
| pg. 22
398
function of special senses
information gathering
| pg. 33
399
Spelling Rules
1. suffix starts w/ vowel = combining vowel is NOT needed to join parts
2. suffix starts w/ consonant = combining vowel IS needed
3. combining form ends w/ same vowel that begins suffix = drop ONE vowel
4. 2+ combining forms used in term = keep combing vowel regardless of if 2nd combining form starts with v/c [example: gastr/o + enter/o + itis = gastrOenteritis
5. 2+ combining forms used to make medical term = note order in which they appear [example: esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGD = visual examination of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum]
| pg. 8
400
spin/o
spine; thornlike projection bone process
| pg. 51, 66
401
spir/o
breathing
| pg. 22
402
splen/o
spleen
| pg. 22
403
split-thickness skin graft
STSG
SG in which the epidermis and parts of the dermis are used
| pg. 150
404
sqaum/o
scaly
| pg. 123
405
stern/o
sternum (breastbone)
| pg. 38
406
strom/o
stromal
| pg. 29
407
sub-
under, below
| pg. 18
## Footnote
Prefix
408
subcutaneous
route of injection into the fat layer beneath the skin
| pg. 155
409
Suffix
word part at the END; indicate if word is anatomic, pathologic, diagnostic, or therapeutic
| pg. 3
410
superficial
on the surface of the body
| pg. 43
411
superficial burn
first-degree burn
burn in which only the epidermis is damaged; characterized by erythema, tenderness and hyperesthesia, with no scarring
| pg. 142
412
supine
lying on one's back
| pg. 44
413
supra-
super/o
upward, above
| pg. 34
414
sur/o
calf
| pg. 38
415
sweat tests
lab tests for abnormally high levels of sodium and chloride present in the perspiration of persons with cystic fibrosis
| pg. 147
416
system/o
system
| pg. 34
417
tars/o
ankle
| pg. 38
418
tel/e
far
| pg. 129
419
thel/e
nipple
| pg. 34
420
therm/o
heat, temperature
| pg. 22
421
thorac/o
chest
| pg. 38
422
tonsill/o
tonsil
| pg. 22
423
top/o
place, location
| pg. 131
424
topical
type of drug applied directly onto the skin as a cream, gel, lotion or ointment
| pg. 155
425
trache/o
trachea, windpipe
| pg. 22
426
trans-
through, across
| pg. 18
## Footnote
Prefix
427
transdermal therapeutic system
TTS
a nonabsorbent adhesive patch that contains medication in a gel-like material on one side; applied to skin, allowing for a specified time release of the medication
| pg. 155
428
trich/o
pil/o
hair
| pg. 122
429
troph/o
nourishment, development
| pg. 22, 129
430
tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
intradermal (ID) test using purified protein derivative (PPD) to test for either dormant or active TB; much more accurate than the multiple puncture tine test which had been used for screening purposes
| pg. 147
431
tumor
nodule >2cm; any mass or swelling, including neoplasms
| pg. 129
432
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate - surgical procedure that remvoes part of the prostate through the urethra
| pg. 4
433
Tzanck
microscopic exam of lesions for the purpose of diagnosing herpes zoster and HSV
| pg. 147
434
ulcer
circumscribed craterlike lesion of the skin/mucous membrane resulting from necrosis (tissue death) that can accompany an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant process;
| pg. 130
435
umbilic/o
umbilicus
| pg. 38
436
uni-
one
| pg. 43
437
valvul/o
valve
| pg. 22
438
ven/o
vein
| pg. 22
439
vers/o
turning
| pg. 22
440
vertebr/o
backbone, vertebra, spine
| pg. 22, 38
441
vesicul/o
blister or small sac
| pg. 129
442
vestibul/o
vestibule
| pg. 30
## Footnote
small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal
443
viral culture
sampling of vesicular fluid for the purpose of identifying viruses
| pg. 147
444
viscer/o
organ/o
organ
| pg 29
445
vitiligo
benign acquired disease of unknown origin, consisting of irregular patches of various sizes lacking in pigment
| pg. 139
446
vulgar/o
common
| pg. 136
447
warts
verruca
pl. verrucae
common, contagious epithelial growths usually appearing on the skin of the hands, feet, legs, and face; can be caused by any of the 60 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV)
| pg. 135
448
wheal
circumscribed, elevated papule caused by localized edema, which can result from a bug bite; urticaria or hives results from allergic reaction
| pg. 129
449
Woods's light examination
method used to identify a variety of skin infections through the use of a Wood's light which produces UV light; tinea caapitis ans pseudomonas infections in burns are two disorders that it can reveal
| pg. 148
450
wound and abscess culture
lab samplings that can identify pathogens in wounds, like diabetic or decubitus ulcers, postoperative wounds or abscesses
| pg. 148
451
xenograft
heterograft
temp SG from another species, often a pig; used until an autograft is available
| pg. 150
452
xer/o
dry
| pg. 137
453
skelet/o
skeleton
| pg. 63
454
articul/o
joint
| pg. 63
455
ligament/o
syndesm/o
ligament
| pg. 63
456
tendin/o
tend/o
ten/o
tendon
| pg. 63
457
fasci/o
fascia
| pg. 63
458
-poiesis
formation
| pg. 63
459
hematopoiesis
the continual formation of blood; occurs in bone marrow
| pg. 63
460
orth/o
straight
| pg. 63
461
rheumat/o
watery flow
| pg. 63
462
physi/o
nature
| pg. 63
463
orthopedist
orthopod
specialst who treats children with musculoskeletal disorders
| pg. 63
464
rheumatology
rheumatologist
speciality that deals with disorders of connective tissue, including bone and cartilage; origin is Greek who thought many joint disorders were caused by an outpouring (effusion) of fluid into joint space; specialist
| pg. 63
465
physiatry
physical medicine
physiatrist
concerns diagnoses and treatment of disease or injury with the use of physical agents like exercise, heat, massage & light; specialist
| pg. 63
466
axial skeleton
consists of skull, rib cage, and spine
| pg. 64
467
appendicular skeleton
consists shoulder bones, collarbones, pelvic bones, arms and legs
| pg. 64
468
long bones
* humerus - upper arm bone
* femur - thigh bone
| pg. 64
469
short bones
* carpal - wristbone
* tarsal - anklebone
| pg. 64
470
flat bones
* sternum - breastbone
* scapula - shoulder bone
| pg. 64
471
irregular bones
* vertebra - backbone
* stapes - ear bone
| pg. 64
472
sesamoid
patella - kneecap
| pg. 64
473
osteocytes
mature bone cells
| pg. 65
474
matrix
material between cells; store calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) for the body to use as needed in the form of mineral salts
| pg. 65
475
osteoblasts
cells that BUILD bone
| pg. 65
476
osteoclasts
cells that BREAK DOWN cells to transform them as needed
| pg. 65
477
compact bone
osteocytes and matrix make up this outer layer of bone
| pg. 65
478
spongy bone
cancellous bone
made up of osteocytes and matrix but is less dense; within this layer lie the medullary cavity & red bone marrow
| pg. 65
479
bone marrow
produces all the blood cells needed by the body
| pg. 65
480
diaphysis
the long shaft of each long bone; most of the body of a long bone
| pg. 65
481
epiphysis
the ends of a long bone
| pg. 65
482
epiphyseal plates
on long bones: under the epiphyses; areas where bone growth normally occurs; between 16 -25yrs old the the plates close and growth stops
| pg. 66
483
metaphysis
epiphysis and epiphyseal plates together make this
| pg. 66
484
periosteum
outer covering of a bone
| pg. 66
485
endosteum
inner lining of a bone
| pg. 66
486
depression (bone)
any groove, openingor hollow space; provide entrance/exit for vessels and protection for the organs they hold
| pg. 66
487
processes (bone)
raised or projected areas; often areas of attachment for ligments or tendons
| pg. 66
488
foramen
pl. foramina
bone depression; opening or hole; foramen magnum, mental foramina
| pg. 66
489
foramin/o
foramen
| pg. 66
490
fossa
pl. fossae
hollow depression; surface of end of bone; olecranal fossa
| pg. 66
491
foss/o
fossa
| pg. 66
492
sinus
pl. sinuses
cavity/channel lined with membrane; paranasal sinuses
| pg. 66
493
condyl/o
smooth, rounded projection at the end of a cone that articulates with adjacent bones; medial condyle of the femur
| pg. 67
494
crest
narrow elongated elevation; iliac crest
| pg. 67
495
epicondyl/o
bone process epicondyle; rough projection on the surface of the bone above the condyle to attach tendons & ligaments; lateral epicondyle of the humerus
| pg. 67
496
head
rounded, usually proximal portion of some long bones; femoral head, humeral head
| pg. 67
497
trochanter/o
bone process trochanter; one of two bony projections on the proximal ends of the femurs that serve as points of attachment for muscles; greater trochanter
| pg. 67
498
tubercul/o
bone process tubercle; nodule or small raised area; costal tubercle
| pg. 67
499
tuberosity
an elevation or protuberance, larger than a tubercle; ischial tuberosity
| pg. 67
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