Integumentary System Medical Terminology Flashcard

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What does the medical abbreviation "Bx" stand for in relation to the Integumentary System?

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Biopsy

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Which prefix means "under" or "below"?

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Hypo-

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Word root that means "skin."

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Derm

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What does the suffix "-itis" indicate in medical terminology?

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Inflammation

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Disorder associated with the Integumentary System characterized by red, itchy, and scaly patches.

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Psoriasis

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What is the purpose of a skin biopsy?

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To remove a sample of skin for testing

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Significance of the prefix "epi-" in "epidermis"

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It indicates "above" or "upon"

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Word root "melan" in the Integumentary System

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It refers to black or dark pigment

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Role of the suffix "-ectomy" in medical procedures.

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It indicates a surgical removal.

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Why might a dermatologist order a patch test?

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To determine the cause of an allergic skin reaction