Identify, define, and break into word parts 10 medical terms associated with the integumentary system.

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1. Epidermis
Epi - over, upon or on
derm/is - means skin

- The epidermis is one of the three layers of the skin located above or on the dermis layer. It is the outermost layer and is thin. It is the layer of the skin that can be observed by the naked eye. It serves as protection.

2. Hypodermis
Hypo - below or under.
Derm/is - skin
- The hypodermis is one of the three layers of the skin. It is the innermost layer of the skin, found under the dermis layer. It is a layer of subcutaneous fat that works as insulation and padding of the body.

3. Dermatitis
Dermat/- skin
itis - means inflammation
-Dermatitis is also known as the inflammation of the skin. IT is also known as eczema.

4. Cyanosis
Cyan - blue
-osis - an abnormal condition
-Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin. It can be a result of the poor circulation of oxygen in the blood.

5. Onychomycosis
Onych - nail
-myc- fungus
-osis - an abnormal condition.
-Onychomycosis is an abnormal condition in the nails that is characterized by fungus.

6. Subcutaneous
Sub - under
cutane - skinous - pertains to

-subcutaneous is an adjective that means under the skin or directly below.

7.Acrodermatitis
Acr/o - extremeties
derm/a -skin
-itis - infalmmation

Acrodermatitis is the inflammation of the skin, particularly in the extremities. It is a condition that affects children mostly. Acrodermatitis is characterized by the formation of itchy red to purple blisters, usually in the hands and feet.

8. Melanoma
Melan/ - black
-oma - tumor or abnormal growth.

Melanoma is a malignant tumor that occurs on the skin. Most melanomas are black in color and they look like moles.

9. Onychotomy
Onych/o - nail
-tomy - incision

Onychotomy is the surgical incision into a nail, either in the toes or fingers.

10. Dermatopathy
Dermat/o - skin
Path/y - disease

Dematopathy is the medical term that refers to any disease of the skin. It is also known as dermopathy.

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