Ch 3 Word Elements Words Part 1

under or inserted under the skin, as in a hypodermic injection

inflammation of a sweat gland

condition of profuse sweating (diaphoresis)

any of several dermatologic conditions characterized by non-inflammatory dryness and scaling of the skin and commonly associated with other abnormalities of lipid metabolism

any condition of the skin characterized by an overgrowth and thickening of the skin

malignant tumor of melanocytes that commonly begin in a dark pigmented mole and can metastasize widely

fungal infection of the skin

abnormal softening of the nails

growth of hair in a dermoid cyst or in a sinus opening on the skin

disease of the hair

chronic disease with abnormal hardening of the skin caused by formation of new collagen

increase in the amount and, commonly, an altercation of the quality of the fats secreted by the sebaceous glands