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Medical Terminology| Integumentary System
Word Parts and Disease and Disorder
Terms
Combining Forms
Here are some combining forms that appear frequently in integumentary system terms.
Combining Forms
Combining Form
Combining Forms
Definition
Combining Form
Definition
skin
aut/o
self
hidr/o
sweat
bi/o
life
kerat/o
hard, horny tissue
coni/o
dust
onych/o, ungu/o
nail
crypt/o
hidden
seb/o
sebum (oil)
heter/o
other
trich/o
hair
myc/o
fungus
cutane/o, derm/o,
dermat/o
necr/o
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death (cells or body)
pachy/o
thick
rhytid/o
wrinkles
staphyl/o
grapelike clusters
strept/o
twisted chains
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Psoriasis
Berry-Shaped Bacteria Called Staphylococcus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Prefixes and Suffixes
Some other important word parts are prefixes and suffixes. For example, in Staphylococcus, the suffix -coccus is
used to mean “berry-shaped.” Many bacteria names carry this suffix to indicate their shape. Here are some
prefixes and suffixes commonly used with the integumentary system.
Prefixes
Suffixes
Prefix
Definition
Suffix
Definition
epi-
on, over, upon
-osis
condition
intra-
within
-ectomy
excision or surgical removal
through, beyond,
para-
around, abnormal
-ia
condition of, diseased or
abnormal state
per-
through
-itis
inflammation
sub-
below, under
-malacia
softening
trans-
across, beyond, through
-opsy
viewing, view of
-tome
instrument used to cut
-rrhea
flow, discharge
-plasty
surgical repair
-phagia
eating or swallowing
.
Dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin.
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Disease and Disorder Terms
In Greek, derma means “skin.” In medical terminology, derm- has become one of the most commonly used word
roots, particularly in connection with diseases and disorders of the skin. Likewise, the Greek word onyx, meaning
“nail,” frequently appears as the word part onych- in terms related to conditions of the nail. Check out the tables.
Skin-Related Terms
Term
Nail-Related Terms
Definition
Term
Definition
Dermatoconiosis
A localized irritation of
Onychomalacia
A condition in which
(der′mă-tō-kō′nī-ō′sis)
the skin caused by dust
(on′i-kō-mă-lā′shē-ă)
the nail softens
Leiodermia
A condition of smooth
Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of
(li-ō-der′-mē-a)
skin
(on′i-kō-mī-kō′sis)
the nail
Pachyderma
A disease in which the
(pak′ē-dĕr′mă)
skin thickens
Here are some other skin-related terms built from word parts:
Other Terms
Term
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Paronychia
Pronunciation
Definition
par′ō-nik′ē-ă
An inflammation of the nail fold
surrounding the nail plate,
accompanied by the secretion of pus

seb′ōr-ē′ă
Seborrhea

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Excessive discharge of sebum
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Trichomycosis
trik′ō-mī-kō′sis
A disease of the hair caused by a fungal infection.
Let’s join Julia as she moves on to terms not built from word parts.
Diseases and Disorders
Term
Diseases and Disorders
Definition
Term
Definition
Cancerous condition that
starts on the lower
extremities as purple or
Abrasion
Scraping of the skin by
(ă-brā′zhŭn)
mechanical process or injury
Kaposi sarcoma
brown papules and then
(kap′ŏ-shē
spreads through the skin
sahr-kō′mă)
into lymph nodes and other
internal organs
It is common among
patients with AIDS.
Abscess
Local collection of pus from
Laceration
(ab′ses)
an infection
(lass′ ĕr-ā′shŭn)
Acne
(ak′nē)
Eruption of the skin by oil
accumulation below the
surface
A torn, ragged wound
Lesion
Visible change in tissue
(lē′zhŭn)
caused by injury or disease
Skin and soft tissue
infection caused by the
Congenital condition
Albinism
characterized by total or
(al′bi-nizm)
partial loss of pigmentation
in the hair, skin, and eyes
MRSA infection
(mer′-sah
in-fek′shŭn)
Staphylococcus aureus
virus
Sometimes this disease
spreads to the blood
stream.
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Term
Definition
Term
Definition
Basal cell carcinoma
Benign tumor of the
(BCC)
epidermis caused by
Pediculosis
Invasive condition of the
(bā′săl sel
excessive exposure to the
(pĕ-dik′yū-lō′sis)
skin and hair by lice
kahr′si-nō′mă)
sun
Infection caused by Candida
albicans, a yeast-type
Candidiasis
(kan´di-dī´ă-sis)
fungus usually found in
mucous membranes
Patients with AIDS often
Psoriasis
(sōr-ī′ă-sis)
Occurrence of red lesions
with silvery scales on the
skin
have esophageal
candidiasis.
Chronic vascular and
Localized or diffuse infection
Cellulitis
(sel′yū-lī′tis)
of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue,
characterized by redness,
follicular dilation in and
Rosacea
(rō-zā′shē-ă)
fever, and swelling
around the nose,
accompanied by mild but
persistent redness,
papules, pustules, and
broken blood vessels
Painful swelling or
Contusion
discoloration by an injury,
(kŏn-tū′zhŭn)
resulting in hemorrhaging
Scabies
Infection of the skin caused
(skā′bēz)
by the itch mite
beneath unbroken skin
Noninfectious condition of
Eczema
the skin, characterized by
Shingles
Painful skin rash caused by
(ek′sĕ-mă)
redness, scabs, blisters, and
(shing′gĕlz)
the Varicella zoster virus
itching
Fissure
(fish′ŭr)
Gangrene
(gang′grēn)
A crack-like sore in the skin
Scleroderma
(skler´ō-dĕr´mă)
A skin condition due to
hardening of connective
tissue
Squamous cell
Malignant tumor of the
Death of tissue caused by
carcinoma (SqCCA)
stratified squamous
loss of blood supply due to
(skwā′mŭs
epithelium (main tissue part
bacterial invasion
sel
of the epidermis)
kahr′si-nō′mă)
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Term
Definition
Term
Systemic lupus
erythematosus
Herpes
Inflammatory skin disease
(SLE)
(hĕr´pēz)
caused by the herpes virus
(sis-tem′ik
lū′pŭs
ĕr-ith′ĕ-mă-tō′sŭs)
Superficial skin infection by
Impetigo
staphylococcus bacteria,
Urticaria
(im´pĕ-tī´gō)
characterized by pustules
(ŭr′ti-kar′ē-ă)
appearing over the surface
Infection
Invasion of the body by
Vitiligo
(in-fek′shŭn)
disease-causing organisms
(vit′i-lī′gō)
Definition
Inflammatory connective
tissue disease with variable
additional symptoms such
as fever, weakness, fatigue,
and joint pain
Itchy skin eruptions
composed of wheals, also
known as hives
Occurrence of white
patches on the skin due to
damaged melanocytes
A fungal infection caused by ringworm,
which occurs in skin, hair, or nails.
Tinea (tin′ē-ă)
Depending on the area it affects, it is called
tinea capitis (scalp), tinea corporis (body), or
tinea pedis (foot). Tinea pedis is also called
athlete’s foot.
Athlete’s foot
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Let’s do an activity now. In each of the following sentences, you will
find medical terms spelled in two ways. Put a check mark in front of
the correctly spelled terms. When you’re done, scroll down and
check your answers.
1. Abnormally smooth skin occurs.
 Leiodermia
 Leoidermia
2. Inflammatory connective tissue disease
with variable additional symptoms such as
fever, weakness, fatigue, or joint pain.
 Systemic lupus erythematosus
 Systemic lupous erythemetosous
3. Painful skin rash caused by the Varicella
zoster virus.
 Shingle
 Shingel
4. A condition in which the nails soften.
 Onychomalacia
 Onichomalasia
5. A disease in which the skin thickens.
 Pachyderma
 Pachiderma
6. It is a fungal infection of the nail.
 Onychomycosis
 Onichomicosis
7. Visible change in tissue is caused by
injury or disease.
 Lesion
 Leision
8. A crack-like sore occurs in the skin.
 Fissure
 Fissar
9. Itchy skin eruptions composed of wheals,
also known as hives.
 Urticaria
 Utricaria
10. It is an inflammation of the nail fold
surrounding the nail plate, accompanied
by the secretion of pus.
 Paronychia
 Paronichya
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Answer Key:
1. Abnormally smooth skin occurs.
Leiodermia
2. Inflammatory connective tissue disease with
variable additional symptoms such as fever,
weakness, fatigue, or joint pain.
Systemic lupus erythematosus
3. Painful skin rash caused by the Varicella zoster
virus.
Shingles
4. A condition in which the nails soften.
Onychomalacia
5. A disease in which the skin thickens.
Pachyderma
6. It is a fungal infection of the nail.
Onychomycosis
7. Visible change in tissue is caused by injury or
disease.
8. A crack-like sore occurs in the skin.
Lesion
9. Itchy skin eruptions composed of wheals, also
known as hives.
10. It is an inflammation of the nail fold surrounding
the nail plate, accompanied by the secretion of
pus.
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Fissure
Urticaria
Paronychia