suffix that means condition

combining form that means skin

prefix that means out or away from

combining form that means pus

combining form that means itching

combining form that means cold

prefix that means through

prefix that means above, above normal, or excessive

suffix that means abnormal condition

suffix that means flow or excessive discharge

combining form that means redness

combining form that means hardening

prefix that means self

combining form that means black

the outermost layer of the skin

a fibrous, water-repellent protein found in skin, hair, and nails

cells that contain and produce dark brown-to-black pigments

the middle stratum of the skin; also called the corium

an oily substance, secreted by glands, that lubricates the skin and hair

a fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments

cells that manufacture and store fat

a cell, or a group of cells, that secretes select substances within or out of the body

the half-moon-shaped white area at the proximal end of the nail

the deepest layer of the skin, which connects the skin to the surface muscles

loss of pigment in one or more areas of the skin, creating the appearance of milky-white patches

round, pinpoint spots on the skin caused by intradermal hemorrhage

a scar left by a healed wound

blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to insufficient blood oxygen or poor circulation

hives with localized swelling and itching

an inherited condition that prevents the normal production of melanin

an abnormally raised, thickened scar

a skin infection caused by a fungus

hair loss that results from genetics, normal aging, illness, or medications

black-and-blue or purplish bruising caused by ruptured blood vessels beneath the skin

The basal layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis.

Sebaceous glands are most abundant in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.

Sweat glands terminate in tiny openings called pores on the skin’s surface.

Fingernails provide rigidity and structure for the tips of the fingers, which do not contain any bone.

In a ______________________________-degree burn, the epidermis and dermis are destroyed.

Malignant melanoma is a cancerous growth composed of melanocytes.

The mucous membrane is a specialized type of ______________________________ tissue.

The flat, scaly cells of the ______________________________ epithelium are continuously shed and replaced by new cells beneath them.

Sebum contains ______________________________, which are organic compounds that consist of fat and cannot dissolve in water.

Fingernails and toenails are made of hard ______________________________.

A ______________________________-degree burn does not produce blisters.

A(n) ______________________________ is a small, mushroom-like growth that extends from the surface of a mucous membrane.

Vesicle (a small, raised skin lesion filled with clear fluid) is another term for ______________________________.

The medical term for a freckle is ______________________________.

The biopsy procedure in which living tissue is scraped so it can be analyzed microscopically is called ______________________________.

The densely packed cells of ____ not only cover the surface of the body, but also line internal organs and cavities.

Which substance is responsible for the skin’s pigmentation or color?

Where in the skin are hair follicles located?

Sebum discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin because it is slightly ____.

Sweat is mostly composed of ____.

Which of the following is a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin?

A scratch test or an intradermal skin test may be done to ____.

In ____, abnormal tissue is destroyed by the application of extreme cold.

Which of the following describes the elimination of wrinkles through surgical removal of facial skin?

An antipruritic is a drug used to ____.