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MT - Integumentary System
Word parts of the Integumentary System
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09/18/2022
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Epidermis
 Definition
Outer layer of the skin
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Keratin
 Definition
Horny, cornified, layer composed of protein
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Melanin
 Definition
Color, pigmentation of the skin
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Dermis (true skin)
 Definition
The inner layer of the skin
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Sudoriferous Glands (Sweat glands)
 Definition
Tiny, coiled, tubular, structures that emerge through pores on the skin's surface.
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Sebaceous Glands
 Definition
Secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles - where hair shafts pass through the dermis
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Hair
 Definition
Compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles
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Nails
 Definition
Originate in the epidermis; found on the upper surface of the ends of the fingers and toes
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Lunula
 Definition
The white area at the base of the nail
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Cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
 Definition
Skin
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Hidr/o
 Definition
Sweat
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Kerat/o
 Definition
Hard, horny tissue
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Onych/o, ungu/o
 Definition
Nail
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Seb/o
 Definition
Sebum (oil)
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Trich/o
 Definition
Hair
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Aut/o
 Definition
Self
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Bi/o
 Definition
Life
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Coni/o
 Definition
Dust
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Crypt/o
 Definition
Hidden
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Heter/o
 Definition
Other
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Myc/o
 Definition
Fungus
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Necr/o
 Definition
Death; (of cells, of body)
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Pachy/o
 Definition
Thick
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Rhytid/0
 Definition
Wrinkles
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Staphyl/o
 Definition
Grapelike
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Strept/0
 Definition
Twisted
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Xer/0
 Definition
Dry
Term
Epi-
 Definition
on, upon, over
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Intra-
 Definition
Within
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Para-
 Definition
Beside, beyond, around, abnormal
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Per-
 Definition
Through
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Sub-
 Definition
Under, below
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Trans-
 Definition
Through, across, beyond
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-a
 Definition
Noun suffix with no meaning
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-coccus
 Definition
Berry shaped
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-ectomy
 Definition
Excision or surgical removal
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-ia
 Definition
Diseased or abnormal state, condition of
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-itis
 Definition
Inflammation
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-malacia
 Definition
Softening
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-opsy
 Definition
View of, viewing
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-phagia
 Definition
Eating or swallowing
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-plasty
 Definition
Surgical reapair
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-rrhea
 Definition
Flow, discharge
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-tome
 Definition
Instrument used to cut
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