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Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM A. VOCABULARY TERM PRONUNCIATION MEANING ĂD-ĭ-pō-sīt Adipocyte fat cell Adipose ĂD-ĭ-pōs
fatty; the fat present in the cells of adipose tissuse Albinism ĂL-bĭ-nĭzm
a group of genetic abnormalities of melanin synthesis Albino ăl-BĪ-nō
person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin) Anhidrosis ăn-hī-DRŌ-sĭs
absence or severe deficiency of sweating
Aprocrine sweat gland ĂP-ō-krĭn swĕt glănd
one of the lagre dermal exocrine glands located in the axilla and genital areas Basal layer BĀ-săl LĀ-ĕr
deepest region of the epidermi; it gives rise to all epidermal cells kăw-ZĂL-jă Causalgia
complex regional pain syndrome type 2 Collagen KŎL-ă-jĕn
structural protein found in the skin ang connective tissue Cuticle KŪ-tĭ-kl
band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate dĕrm-ă-BRĀ-zhŭn Dermabrasion
planing of the skin by mechanical means, as by fine sandpaper or wire brushes Dermatitis ĕr-mă-TĪ-tŭs
a skin condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen and painful lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 Dermatologist dĕr-mă-TŎL-ō-jĭst pertaining to dematology Dermatophytosis dĕr-mă-tō-fī-TŌ-sĭs
any superficial fungal infection caused by a dermatophyte
and involving the stratum corneum of the skin, hair, and nails Dermis DĔR-mĭs Middle layer of the skin Diaphoresis dī-ă-fŏr-RĒ-sĭs
weating, sometimes specifically that induced artificially Ĕ-krĭn swĕt glănd Eccrine sweat gland
Most numerous sweat-producing exocrine gland in the skin. Electrocautery yĕ-lĕk-trō-KĂW-tĕr-ē
an apparatus for surgical dissection and hemostasis, using
heat generated by a high-voltage, high-frequency
alternating current passed through an electrode. Epidermis ĕp-ĭ-DĔR-mĭs Outermost layer of the skin Epidermolysis ĕp-ĭ-dĕr-MŎL-ĭ-sĭs
a loosened state of the epidermis, with formation of blebs
and bullae, either spontaneously or following trauma Epithelium ĕp-ĭ-THĒL-ē-ŭm
Layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body Erythema ĕr-ĭ-THĒ-mă
redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 Erythematous ĕr-ĭ-THĒ-mă-tŭs
exhibiting abnormal redness of the skin or mucous
membranes dues to the accumulation of blood in dilated capillaries hār FŎL-ĭ-kl Hair follicle
sac within which each hair grows Hypertrichosis hī-pĕr-trĭ-KŌ-sĭs exessive growth of the hair Ichthyosis ĭk-thē-Ō-sĭs
any in a group of cutaneous disorders characterized by
increased or aberrant keratinization
Integumentary system ĭn-tĕg-ū-MĔN-tăr-ē SĬS-tĕm
the skin and its accessory structures such as hair and nails KĔR-ă-tĭn Keratin
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and
nails. Keratin means horn and commonly is found in the horns of animals Keratosis kĕr-ă-TŌ-sĭs
any horny growth, such as a wart or callus; the most
common types are actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis loo-kō-PLĀ-kē-ă Leukoplakia
a white patch on a mucous membrane that will not rub off Lipoma
lī-PŌ-mă or lĭ-PŌ-mă
a benign, soft, rubbery, encapsulated tumor of adipose
tissue, usually composed of mature fat cells Liposuction lī-pō-SŬK-shun suction-assisted lipectomy Lunula LŪ-nū-lă
the half-moon-shaped, whitish area at the base of a nail lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 MĔL-ă-nĭn Melanin
skin pigment. It is formed by melanocytes in the epidermis Melanocyte mĕ-LĂN-ō-sīt
a type of dendritic clear cell found in the stratum basale of the epidermis Mycosis mī-KŌ-sĭs
a disease caused by any fungus that invades the tissuse,
causing superficial subcutaneous, or systemic disease Onycholysis ŏn-ĭ-KŎL-ĭ-sĭs
separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, usually
beginning at the free margin and progessing proximally Onychomycosis ŏn-ĭ-kō-mī-KŌ-sĭs
fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails păr-ō-NĬK-ē-ă Paronychia
imflammation involing the folds of tissue surrounding the
nail, with erythema and loss of the cuticle Paronychium păr-ŏn-NĬK-ē-um
soft tissue surrrounding the nail border. Pilosebaceous pī-lō-sĕ-BĀ-shŭs
pertaining to a hair follicle and a sebaceous gland Pore PŎR
tiny opening on the surface of the skin Pyoderma pī-ō-DĔR-mă any purulent skin disease Rhytidectomy rĭt-ĭ-DĔK-tō-mē
plastic surgery to eliminate wrinkles from the facial skin
by excising loose or redundant tissue sĕ-BĀ-shŭs glănd Sebaceous gland
oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles Seborrhea sĕb-ō-RĒ-ă
excessive secretion of sebum; seborrheic dermatitis lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
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Seborrheic dermatitis sĕb-ō-RĒ-ĭk dĕr-mă-TĪ-tĭs
a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It
causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff Sebum SĒ-bŭm
oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Squamous epithelium SKWĀ-mŭs ĕp-ĭ-THĒ-lē-ŭm
flat, scale-like cells composing the epidermis Steatoma stē-ă-TŌ-mă
a fatty mass retained within a sebaceous gland Stratified STRĂT-ĭ-fīd arranged in layers Stratum; (pl. strata) STRĂ-tŭm; STRĂ-tă a layer (of cells)
Stratum corneum STRĂ-tŭm KŎR-nē-ŭm
outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells sŭb-kū-TĀ-nē-ŭs LĀ-ĕr Subcutaneous layer
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue Subungual sŭb-ŬNG-wăl
underneath a nail; called also hyponychial zăn-THŌ-mă Xanthoma
a benign tumor composed of lipid-laden foam cells Xerosis zĕr-Ō-sĭs
abnormal dryness, as of the eye, skin, or mouth. EXERCISE
A. COMBINE EACH SET OF WORD PARTS TO CREATE A MEDICAL TERM, AND THEN DEFINE
EACH TERM IN YOUR OWN WORDS 1. Cranium epi  epicranium
meaning: the integument, aponeurosis, and muscular expansions of the scalp lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 2. Muscosa sub  submucoa
meaning: s. of bladder tela submucosa vesicae urinariae
s.of bronchus tela submucosa bronchi
s.of esophagus tela submucosa
s.of large intestine tela submucosa inetestini crassi
s.of pharynx tela submucosa pharyngis
s.of small intestine tela submucosa intestini tenuis
s.of stomach tela submucosa gastrica 3.
Epi it is derm  epidermitis
meaning: term sometimes used to denote dermatitis restricted to the
epidermis; In actuality the inflammation also invariably affects the dermis. Called also epidermatitis 4.
Vascul derma -ar dermovascular
meaning: pertaining to the blood vessels of the skin B. BUILD MEDICAL WORD
Use adip/o or lip/o (fat) to build words that mean
1. Tumor consisting of fat  adipoma or lipoma
2. Hernia containing of fat  adipocele or lipocele 3. Resembling fat  adipocyte or lipocyte 4. Fat cell  adipocyte or lipocyte
Use dermat/o (skin) to build words that mean:
5. Inflammation of the skin  dermatitis
6. Instrument to incise the skin  dermatomycosis
Use onych/o (nail) to build words that mean: lOMoAR cPSD| 46836766
Trần Minh Thành-yk19A4 7. Tumor of the nails  onychoma 8. Softening of the nails  onychomalacia
9. Abnormal condition of the nails  onychosis
10. Abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus onychomycosis
11. Abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail  onychocryptosis 12. Disease of the nails  onychopathy
Use trich/o (hair) to build words that mean: 13. Disease of the hair  trichopathy
14. Abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus  trichomycosis
Use -logy or -logist to build words that mean: 15. Study of the skin  dermatology
16. Specialist in skin (diseases)  dermatologist
C. BUILD SURGICAL WORDS THAT MEAN:
17. Excision of fat (adipose tissue)  adipectomy/ lipectomy 18. Removal of a nail  onychectomy 19. Incision of a nail  onychotomy
20. Surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the skin 
dermatoplasty/ dermoplasty