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.
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.
GTPAL is the acronym being used to obtain history of a pregnant women. G means Gravida which is the total number of pregnancies, this includes the term,preterm and abortion pregnancies and Para is for only the total number of living children. In this case, it would be Gravida 5 and Para 3.
