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aden/o
gland - adenitis: inflammation of the gland
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albin/o
white - albinism (leuk/o)
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caus/o
heat - causalgia: pain from heat
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celliul/o
little cell - cellulitis: inflammation of the little cells
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hidr/o
sweat - hidradenitis: inflammation of the sweat gland
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icter/o
jaundice - iteric
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kel/o
tumor - keloid: to resemble a tumor
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malan/o
black - melanoma: black tumor
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myc/o
fungus - DERMOmycosis: fungal condition of the skin
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onych/o
nail - onychomycosis: fungal condition of the nail
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rhytid/o
wrinkle - rhytidoplasty: surgical removal of wrinkles
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trich/o
hair - trichomycosis
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xer/o
dry - xerosis: abnormal dry condition
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What are the 2 layers of skin?
Epidermis and dermis
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What is the outter layer of skin called?
Epidermis
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What is the innermost layer of skin called?
Dermis - nourishes the epidermis, provides strength from collagen
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What is the 5 strata to Epidermis (GSGLC)?
Stratum Germinativum, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Corneum
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What is the 2 layers to DERMIS?
Papillary (fingerprints) & Reticular (White fibrous tissue that supports blood vessels) & Subcutaneous (supports and nourishes)
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Sebaceous Glands
Oil, lubricates hair and skin
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Sudoriferous Glands
helps secretion of sweat to cool body and rids of water
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4 main functions of the skin (PRSS)
Protection, Regulation, Secretion and Sensation
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Difference between Melanocarcinoma and Melanoma?
Melanocarcinoa: Cancerous Tumor with black pigment, Melanoma: cancer that develops in the pigment cells
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Difference between ERYTHROderma and ERYTHema?
Erythrodema: abnormal redness of the skin, Erythema: redness of the skin (natural) like blushing or sunburn
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Difference between XEROderma and XEROsis?
Xeroderma: dry skin, Xerosis: abnormal dryness of skin; a condition
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FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
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ID
intradermal: within the skin
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I&D
incision and drainage
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