Chapter 7 Dermatology Measure Your Progress: Learning Objectives After you study this chapter, you should be able to •Identify the structures of the integumentary system. •Describe the process of an allergic reaction. •Describe common integumentary diseases, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical procedures, and drug categories. •Give the medical meaning of word parts and abbreviations related to the integumentary system. •Build integumentary words from word parts and divide and define integumentary words. •Spell and pronounce integumentary words. •Analyze the medical content and meaning of a dermatology report. •Dive deeper into dermatology by reviewing the activities at the end of this chapter and online at www.MyMedicalTerminologyLab.com. Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. 135 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 135 23/03/13 12:14 AM It All Starts with Word Building Medical language is all about medical words and their word parts. Jump right into this chapter by learning some of the common combining forms and their definitions that you will encounter in the chapter. abras/o- scrape off actin/o- rays of the sun adip/o-fat all/o- other; strange blephar/o-eyelid carcin/o- cancer contus/o- bruising cry/o-cold cutane/o- skin cut/i- skin cyan/o- blue derm/a- skin dermat/o- skin derm/o- skin ecchym/o- blood in the tissues erythemat/o- redness esthes/o- sensation; feeling gangren/o- gangrene hirsut/o-hairy integument/o- skin integu/o- to cover kel/o- tumor kerat/o- hard, fibrous protein lacer/o- a tearing lip/o- malign/o- lipid (fat) intentionally causing harm; cancer melan/o- black necr/o- dead cells, tissue, or body ne/o- new onych/o- nail (fingernail or toenail) pedicul/o-lice pil/o-hair plast/o- growth; formation prurit/o- itching psor/o- itching rhytid/o- wrinkle sarc/o- connective tissue sebace/o- sebum (oil) seb/o- sebum (oil) sudor/i- sweat theli/o- cellular layer ungu/o- nail (fingernail or toenail) vesicul/o- bladder; fluid-filled sac xer/o-dry 136 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 136 23/03/13 12:14 AM Chapter Spelling Test Memorize these spelling words from the chapter. Be prepared to spell them as your instructor dictates them to you. 1.adipose 2.anaphylaxis 3.cutaneous 4.sebaceous 5.vesicle 6.pruritus 7.xeroderma 8.cyanosis 9.erythema 10.callus 11.cicatrix 12.decubitus ulcer 13.abscess 14.tinea pedis 15.pediculosis 16.psoriasis 17.seborrhea 18.alopecia 19.onychomycosis 20.rhytidectomy Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 137 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 137 23/03/13 12:14 AM Chapter Pronunciation Test Review and practice the pronunciation of these words from the chapter. Your instructor may ask you to call his or her office and pronounce each word on voicemail. 1.alopecia (al-oh-PEE-sha) 2.anaphylaxis (an-ah-fih-LAK-sis) 3.blepharoplasty (BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee) 4.cicatrix (SIK-ah-triks) 5.comedo (KOH-meh-doh) (koh-MEE-doh) 6.curettage (kyoor-eh-TAWZH) 7.debridement (deh-BREED-maw) 8.diaphoresis (dy-ah-foh-REE-sis) 9.ecchymosis (ek-ih-MOH-sis) 10.eczema (EK-zeh-mah) 11.erythematous (air-ih-THEM-eh-tus) 12.Kaposi’s sarcoma (kah-POH-seez sar-KOH-mah) 13.onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis) 14.paronychia (par-oh-NIH-kee-ah) 15.psoralen drug (SOR-ah-len DRUHG) 16.rhytidectomy (rih-tih-DEK-toh-mee) 17.seborrhea (seb-oh-REE-ah) 18.urticaria (er-tih-KAIR-ee-ah) 19.xanthelasma (zan-thel-AZ-mah) 20.xeroderma (zeer-oh-DER-mah) 138 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 138 23/03/13 12:14 AM Word Search Complete this word search puzzle that contains Chapter 7 words. Look for the following words as given in the list below. adipose nail burn necrosis callus nevus collagen rash cuticles sebum cyst skin dermis subcutaneous hair tinea herpestissues integument ulcer itch wheal keloids wound S U O E N A T U C B U S I K X R W D T N U H F U T K I M N I I R N A I L C A Q N S P N Z A T S L H K P S N O E S N S W A D C U E R S A E E D H C B E V L E E M B C I E U S U R P C U D U R O A T S F R M G E G M O L L I U E L E I T R Z S E D C H B T L J S F D I K B L D N U O W N E T S Y C E I S K N A L L O C S E G Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 139 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 139 23/03/13 12:14 AM Crossword Puzzle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2.Yellowish discoloration of the Across 3.____________________ is a firm, white protein consisting of connective tissue fibers found in the dermis. 6.The abbreviation for biopsy is ____________________. 7.Itching is also called ____________________. 8.The combining form “____________________” means hairy. Down skin and the whites of the eyes caused by liver disease is known as ____________________. 3.A/an ____________________ is a medical procedure that uses a curet to scrape off superficial skin lesions. 4.Any benign or malignant new growth that occurs on or in the skin is referred to as a/an ____________________. 5.The ____________________ is a whit- 1.A skin infection caused by a fungus that feeds on epidermal cells is known as ____________________. ish half-moon that is visible under the proximal portion of the nail plate. 6.The combining form “____________________” means eyelid. 140 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 140 23/03/13 12:14 AM Underline the Accented Syllable Read the medical word. Then review the syllables in the pronunciation. Underline the primary (main) accented syllable in the pronunciation. 1.alopecia (al-oh-pee-sha) 2.anaphylaxis (an-ah-fih-lak-sis) 3.blepharoplasty (blef-ah-roh-plas-tee) 4.cicatrix (sik-ah-triks) 5.curettage (kyoor-eh-tawzh) 6.debridement (deh-breed-maw) 7.decubitus (dee-kyoo-bih-tus) 8.erythema (air-ih-thee-mah) 9.fulguration (ful-gyoor-aa-shun) 10.icterus (ik-ter-us) 11.Kaposi (kah-poh-see) 12.papilloma (pap-ih-loh-mah) 13.pediculosis (peh-dih-kyoo-loh-sis) 14.rhytidectomy (rih-tih-dek-toh-mee) 15.urticaria (er-tih-kair-ee-ah) Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 141 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 141 23/03/13 12:14 AM Word Surgery Read the medical word. Break the medical word into its word parts and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word. 1.anesthetic Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 2.anhidrosis Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 3.antifungal Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 4.cryosurgery Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 5.dermatoplasty Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 142 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 142 23/03/13 12:14 AM 6.epidermal Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 7.hypersensitivity Suffix and its meaning:��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 8.hypodermic Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 9.melanocyte Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 10.microdermabrasion Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 143 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 143 23/03/13 12:14 AM 11.onychomycosis Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 12.premalignant Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 13.rhytidectomy Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 14.subcutaneous Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 15.xeroderma Suffix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Prefix and its meaning: ��������������������������������������������������������� Combining form and its meaning: ���������������������������������������������� Medical word definition: ������������������������������������������������������� 144 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 144 23/03/13 12:14 AM Chapter Quiz Multiple Choice 1.The combining form “cry/o-” means A.fat. B.blue. C.cold. D.black. 2.Hair follicles are found in the __________________________ layer. A.epidermis B.subcutaneous C.dermis D.epithelium 3.The suffix “-ary” means A.pertaining to. B.old. C.wrinkled. D.inflammation of. 4.An autoimmune disease in which the __________________________ are slowly destroyed in an irregular, ever-enlarging area is called vitiligo. A.pruritus B.melanocytes C.follicles D.verrucae 5.__________________________ is a skin infection caused by a fungus that feeds on epidermal cells. A.Herpes B.HIV C.Senile lentigo D.Tinea Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 145 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 145 23/03/13 12:14 AM 6.The suffix that means “tumor or mass” is A.-oma. B.-itis. C.-dactyly. D.-ile. 7.An autoimmune disease with deterioration of collagen in the skin and connective tissues often accompanied with a characteristic butterfly-shaped rash is A.AIDS. B.cystic acne. C.psoriasis. D.systemic lupus erythematosus. 8.Debridement is a medical or surgical procedure A.to remove necrotic tissue from a wound, burn, or ulcer. B.that includes the use of electrical current to remove a small malignant tumor. C.that uses extreme cold to remove a wart or other skin lesion. D.that burns away a growth. 9.Resurfacing the skin by means of a fast spinning brush or diamond to mechanically abrade the epidermis is A.chemical peel. B.suturing. C.dermabrasion. D.excisional biopsy. 10.The abbreviation that means cutting and allowing fluid inside to drain out is A.Bx. B.i&d. C.c&s. D.Puva. 146 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 146 23/03/13 12:14 AM Fill In The Blank 1.The closely related Greek combining forms “derm/a-,” “derm/o-,”and __________________________ mean skin. 2.The skin has several proteins that contribute to the functions of skin, including collagen and __________________________ , which gives the skin flexibility. 3.Any area of visible damage to the skin, whether the damage is from disease or injury, is called a __________________________. 4.__________________________ is a viral infection that may cause vesicles, erythema, edema, and pain. 5.“Xanth/o-” is the combining form that means “__________________________”. 6.Abnormal downward curved and bluish fingernails and stunted growth of the fingers is __________________________ and __________________________. 7.A/an __________________________ biopsy is a surgical procedure that uses a scalpel to remove an entire skin lesion or tumor. 8.A type of plastic surgery procedure of the skin such as skin grafting or removal of a keloid is known as __________________________. 9.__________________________ drugs, such as creams, lotions, or ointments, are those that are absorbed through the skin and produce a local drug effect. 10.Melanocytes contain melanin, which is a __________________________ that gives skin its color. True/False ______ 1.“Adip/o-” is the combining form for “skin.” ______ 2.Sebaceous glands are found in the dermis layer of the skin. ______ 3.An allergen is something that causes an allergic hypersensitivity. ______ 4.The lack of pigmentation of the skin, hair, and iris of the eye is a genetic condition known as xeroderma. ______ 5.A localized pus-containing pocket of bacteria, often Staphylococcus aureus, is known as an abscess. ______ 6.A skin cancer that begins in connective tissue and is often associated with AIDS is psoriasis. ______ 7.A fluid that oozes from a lesion is called pruritus. ______ 8.Botox injections are used to smooth wrinkles in the skin. ______ 9.A skin graft from a cadaver is called a xenograft. ______ 10.A physician’s assistant is a health care professional who does not need a license. Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 147 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 147 23/03/13 12:14 AM Pronunciation Checklist Read each word and its pronunciation. Practice pronouncing each word. Verify your pronunciation by listening to the Pronunciation List on www.MyMedicalTerminologyLab.com. Check the box next to the word after you master its pronunciation. o callus (KAL-us) o cancer (KAN-ser) o carbuncle (KAR-bung-kl) o carcinoma (kar-sih-NOH-mah) o cellulitis (sel-yoo-LY-tis) o cicatrix (SIK-ah-triks) o chloasma (kloh-AZ-mah) o collagen (KAW-lah-jen) o comedo (KOH-meh-doh) o abrasion (ah-BRAY-zhun) o abscess (AB-ses) o acne rosacea (AK-nee roh-ZAY-shee-ah) o acne vulgaris (AK-nee vul-GAIR-is) o actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik kair-ah-TOH-sis) o adipocere (ad-ih-poh-SEER) o adipose tissue (koh-MEE-doh) (AD-ih-pohs TIH-shoo) o albinism (AL-by-niz-em) o allergen (AL-er-jen) o allergic (ah-LER-jik) o allergy (AL-er-jee) o allograft (AL-oh-graft) o alopecia (al-oh-PEE-sha) o anaphylactic shock (an-ah-fih-LAK-tik SHAWK) o anaphylaxis (an-ah-fih-LAK-sis) o anesthesia (an-es-THEE-zha) o anesthetic drug (an-es-THEH-tik DRUHG) o anhidrosis (an-hy-DROH-sis) o antibiotic drug (an-tee-by-AW-tik DRUHG) (an-tih-by-AW-tik) o antifungal drug (an-tee-FUN-gal DRUHG) (an-tih-FUN-gal) o antipruritic drug (an-tee-proo-RIH-tik DRUHG) (an-tih-proo-RIH-tik) o antiviral drug (an-tee-VY-ral DRUHG) (an-tih-VY-ral) o aspiration biopsy (as-pih-RAY-shun BY-awp-see) o autograft (AW-toh-graft) o basal layer (BAY-sal LAY-er) o benign (bee-NINE) o biopsy (BY-awp-see) o blepharoplasty (BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee) o blister (BLIS-ter) o Botox injection (BOH-tawks in-JEK-shun) o bulla (BUL-ah) o bullae (BUL-ee) o comedones (KOH-meh-dohns) o contusion (con-TOO-zhun) o corticosteroid drug (kor-tih-koh-STAIR-oyd DRUHG) o culture and sensitivity (KUL-chur and sen-sih-TIV-ih-tee) o cryosurgery (kry-oh-SER-jer-ee) o curettage (kyoor-eh-TAWZH) o curet (kyoor-ET) o cutaneous (kyoo-TAY-nee-us) o cuticle (KYOO-tih-kl) o cyanosis (sy-ah-NOH-sis) o cyanotic (sy-ah-NAW-tik) o cyst (SIST) o debridement (deh-BREED-maw) o decubiti (dee-KYOO-bih-tie) o decubitus ulcer (dee-KYOO-bih-tus UL-ser) o depigmentation (dee-pig-men-TAY-shun) o dermabrasion (der-mah-BRAY-zhun) o dermal (DER-mal) o dermatitis (der-mah-TY-tis) o dermatologist (der-mah-TAW-loh-jist) o dermatology (der-mah-TAW-loh-jee) o dermatome (DER-mah-tohm) o dermatoplasty (DER-mah-toh-plas-tee) o dermis (DER-mis) o diaphoresis (dy-ah-foh-REE-sis) o diaphoretic (dy-ah-foh-RET-ik) o dysplastic nevus (dis-PLAS-tik NEE-vus) o ecchymoses (ek-ih-MOH-seez) o ecchymosis (ek-ih-MOH-sis) o ecchymotic (ek-ih-MAW-tik) o eczema (EK-zeh-mah) o edema (eh-DEE-mah) o elastin (ee-LAS-tin) o electrodesiccation (ee-lek-troh-des-ih-KAY-shun) o electrosection (ee-lek-troh-SEK-shun) o electrosurgery (ee-lek-troh-SER-jer-ee) o epidermal (ep-ih-DER-mal) o epidermis (ep-ih-DER-mis) o epithelial (ep-ih-THEE-lee-al) o epithelium (ep-ih-THEE-lee-um) o erythema (air-ih-THEE-mah) o erythematous (air-ih-THEM-eh-tus) o eschar (ES-kar) o excisional biopsy (ek-SIH-zhun-al BY-awp-see) o excoriation (eks-kor-ee-AA-shun) o exfoliation (eks-foh-lee-AA-shun) o exocrine gland (EKS-oh-krin GLAND) (EKS-oh-krine) o extravasation (eks-trav-ah-SAY-shun) o exudate (EKS-yoo-dayt) o fissure (FIH-shur) o fistula (FIS-tyoo-lah) o follicle (FAW-lih-kl) o follicular (foh-LIH-kyoo-lar) o folliculitis (foh-lih-kyoo-LY-tis) o fulguration (ful-gyoor-AA-shun) o furuncle (FYOOR-ung-kl) o gangrene (GANG-green) o gangrenous (GANG-greh-nus) o hemangioma (hee-man-jee-OH-mah) o hematoma (hee-mah-TOH-mah) o hemorrhage (HEM-oh-rij) 148 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 148 23/03/13 12:14 AM o Mohs’ surgery o herpes simplex (HER-peez SIM-pleks) o herpes varicella-zoster (HER-peez vair-ih-SEH-lah ZAW-ster) o herpes whitlow (HER-peez WHIT-loh) o hirsutism (HER-soo-tizm) o histamine (HIS-tah-meen) o hypersensitivity (hy-per-sen-sih-TIV-ih-tee) o hypodermic (hy-poh-DER-mik) o icterus (IK-ter-us) o icteric (ik-TAIR-ik) o incision (in-SIH-zhun) o incisional biopsy (in-SIH-zhun-al BY-awp-see) o integument (in-TEH-gyoo-ment) o integumentary system (in-teh-gyoo-MEN-tair-ee SIS-tem) o intradermal injection (in-trah-DER-mal in-JEK-shun) o jaundice (JAWN-dis) o Kaposi’s sarcoma (kah-POH-seez sar-KOH-mah) o keloid (KEE-loyd) o keratin (KAIR-ah-tin) o keratoses (kair-ah-TOH-seez) o keratosis (kair-ah-TOH-sis) o laceration (las-er-AA-shun) o laser (LAY-zer) o lesion (LEE-zhun) o linea nigra (LIN-ee-ah NY-grah) o lipocyte (LIP-oh-site) o lipectomy (ly-PEK-toh-mee) o lipoma (ly-POH-mah) o liposuction (lip-oh-SUK-shun) o local reaction (LOH-kal ree-AK-shun) o lunula (LOO-nyoo-lah) o macule (MAK-yool) o malignancy (mah-LIG-nan-see) o malignant (mah-LIG-nant) o melanin (MEL-ah-nin) o melanocyte (meh-LAN-oh-site) (MEL-ah-noh-site) o melanoma (mel-ah-NOH-mah) o microdermabrasion (my-kroh-der-mah-BRAY-zhun) (MOHZ SER-jer-ee) o necrosis (neh-KROH-sis) o necrotic (neh-KRAW-tik) o neoplasm (NEE-oh-plazm) o nevi (NEE-vi) o nevus (NEE-vus) o onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis) o pallor (PAL-or) o papilloma (pap-ih-LOH-mah) o papule (PAP-yool) o paronychia (par-oh-NIH-kee-ah) o pediculosis (peh-dih-kyoo-LOH-sis) o perspiration (per-spih-RAY-shun) o petechia (peh-TEE-kee-ah) o petechiae (peh-TEE-kee-ee) o photodynamic therapy (foh-toh-dy-NAM-ik THAIR-ah-pee) o piloerection (py-loh-ee-REK-shun) o pilonidal sinus (py-loh-NY-dal SY-nus) o plastic surgeon (PLAS-tik SER-jun) o polydactyly (paw-lee-DAK-tih-lee) o premalignant (pree-mah-LIG-nant) o pruritic (proo-RIH-tik) o pruritus (proo-RY-tus) o psoralen drug (SOR-ah-len DRUHG) o psoriasis (sor-EYE-ah-sis) o psoriatic (sor-ee-AT-ik) o pustule (PUS-tyool) o rhinophyma (ry-noh-FY-mah) o rhytidectomy (rih-tih-DEK-toh-mee) o sarcoma (sar-KOH-mah) o scabies (SKAY-beez) o schizotrichia (skiz-oh-TRIH-kee-ah) o scleroderma (sklair-oh-DER-mah) o sebaceous gland (seh-BAY-shus GLAND) o seborrhea (seb-oh-REE-ah) o sebum (SEE-bum) o senile lentigo (SEE-nile len-TY-goh) o shingles (SHING-glz) o squamous cell carcinoma (SKWAY-mus SEL kar-sih-NOH-mah) o solar keratosis (SOH-lar kair-ah-TOH-sis) o striae (STRY-ee) o subcutaneous tissue (sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us TIH-shoo) o sudoriferous gland (soo-doh-RIF-er-us GLAND) o syndactyly (sin-DAK-tih-lee) o systemic lupus erythematosus (sis-TEM-ik LOO-pus air-eh-them-ah-TOH-sus) o systemic reaction (sis-TEM-ik ree-AK-shun) o tinea capitis (TIN-ee-ah KAP-ih-tis) o tinea corporis (TIN-ee-ah KOR-por-is) o tinea cruris (TIN-ee-ah KROOR-is) o tinea pedis (TIN-ee-ah PEE-dis) o topical drug (TOP-ih-kal DRUHG) o transdermal drug (trans-DER-mal DRUHG) o turgor (TER-gor) o Tzanck (TSANGK) o ungual (UNG-gwal) o urticaria (er-tih-KAIR-ee-ah) o verruca (veh-ROO-kah) o verrucae (veh-ROO-kee) o vesicle (VEH-sih-kl) o vesicular (veh-SIH-kyoo-lar) o vitiligo (vit-ih-LY-goh) o wheal (HWEEL) o xanthelasma (zan-thel-AZ-mah) o xanthoma (zan-THOH-mah) o xenograft (ZEN-oh-graft) o xeroderma (zeer-oh-DER-mah) Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 149 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 149 23/03/13 12:14 AM Answer Key Word Search S U O E N A T U C B U S I K X R W D T N U H F U T K I M N I I R N A I L C A Q N S P N Z A T S L H K P S N O E S N S W A D C U E R S A E E D H C B E V L E E M B C I E U S U R P C U D U R O A T S F R M G E G M O L L I U E L E I T R Z S E D C H B T L J S F D I K B L D N U O W N E T S Y C E I S K N A L L O C S E G 150 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 150 23/03/13 12:14 AM Crossword Puzzle 1 3 C U R E T T A G E T I 2 N J E A 4 5 O L L A G E N U L E N U 6 B X O D N 7 L P R U R I T U S E L C L P A E A 8 H I R S U T O A M R O Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 151 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 151 23/03/13 12:14 AM Underline the Accented Syllable 1.alopecia (al-oh-PEE-sha) 2.anaphylaxis (an-ah-fih-LAK-sis) 3.blepharoplasty (BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee) 4.cicatrix (SIK-ah-triks) 5.curettage (kyoor-eh-TAWZH) 6.debridement (deh-BREED-maw) 7.decubitus (dee-KYOO-bih-tus) 8.erythema (air-ih-THEE-mah) 9.fulguration (ful-gyoor-AA-shun) 10.icterus (IK-ter-us) 11.Kaposi (kah-POH-see) 12.papilloma (pap-ih-LOH-mah) 13.pediculosis (peh-dih-kyoo-LOH-sis) 14.rhytidectomy (rih-tih-DEK-toh-mee) 15.urticaria (er-tih-KAIR-ee-ah) 152 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 152 23/03/13 12:14 AM Word Surgery 1.anesthetic Suffix and its meaning: -ic pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: an- without; not Combining form and its meaning: esthet/o- sensation; feeling Medical word definition: Pertaining to (being) without sensation or feeling 2.anhidrosis Suffix and its meaning: -osis condition; abnormal condition; process Prefix and its meaning: an- without; not Combining form and its meaning: hidr/o- sweat Medical word definition: Abnormal condition (of being) without sweat 3.antifungal Suffix and its meaning: -al pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: anti- against Combining form and its meaning: fung/o- fungus Medical word definition: Pertaining to (a drug that is) against fungus 4.cryosurgery Suffix and its meaning: -ery process of Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: cry/o- cold Combining form and its meaning: surg/o- operative procedure Medical word definition: Process of (using) cold (during an) operative procedure 5.dermatoplasty Suffix and its meaning: -plasty process of reshaping by surgery Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: dermat/o- skin Medical word definition: Process of reshaping by surgery (on the) skin Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 153 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 153 23/03/13 12:14 AM 6.epidermal Suffix and its meaning: -al pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: epi- upon; above Combining form and its meaning: derm/o- skin Medical word definition: Pertaining to above the (dermis of the) skin 7.hypersensitivity Suffix and its meaning: -ity state; condition Prefix and its meaning: hyper- above; more than normal Combining form and its meaning: sensitiv/o- affected by; sensitive to Medical word definition: Condition of more than normal (being) sensitive to (something) 8.hypodermic Suffix and its meaning: -ic pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: hypo- below; deficient Combining form and its meaning: derm/o- skin Medical word definition: Pertaining to below the (dermis of the) skin 9.melanocyte Suffix and its meaning: -cyte cell Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: melan/o- black Medical word definition: Cell (that makes dark brown and) black (pigment) 10.microdermabrasion Suffix and its meaning: -ion action; condition Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: micr/o- one millionth; small Combining form and its meaning: derm/o- skin Combining form and its meaning: abras/o- scrape off Medical word definition: Action with small (crystals) on the skin to scrape it off 154 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 154 23/03/13 12:14 AM 11.onychomycosis Suffix and its meaning: -osis condition; abnormal condition; process Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: onych/o- nail (fingernail or toenail) Combining form and its meaning: myc/o- fungus Medical word definition: Abnormal condition of the nail (having a) fungus 12.premalignant Suffix and its meaning: -ant pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: pre- before; in front of Combining form and its meaning: malign/o- intentionally causing harm; cancer Medical word definition: Pertaining to before cancer 13.rhytidectomy Suffix and its meaning: -ectomy surgical removal Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: rhytid/o- wrinkle Medical word definition: Surgical removal of wrinkles 14.subcutaneous Suffix and its meaning: -ous pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: sub- below; underneath; less than Combining form and its meaning: cutane/o- skin Medical word definition: Pertaining to (a layer that is) underneath the skin 15.xeroderma Suffix and its meaning: -derma skin Prefix and its meaning: none Combining form and its meaning: xer/o- dry Medical word definition: Skin (that is very) dry Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.Dermatology | 155 Turley, In-class Activities for Medical Language, 3rd edition M07_TURL4945_03_SE_C07.indd 155 23/03/13 12:14 AM Chapter Quiz Multiple Choice 1.C 4.B 7.D 2.C 5.D 8.A 3.A 6.A 9.C 10.B Fill In The Blank 1.dermat/o 2.elastin 3.lesion 4.Herpes 5.yellow 6.clubbing, cyanosis 7.excisional 8.dermatoplasty 9.Topical 10.pigment True/False 1.False (fat) 2.True 3.True 4.False (albinism) 5.True 6.False (Kaposi’s sarcoma) 7.False (exudate) 8.True 9.False (allograft) 10.False (they are licensed) 156 | Chapter 7 Copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. 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