Phrasing Terms ]

Esther TharakaturiMedical Terminology

February 3

Dermato/o

Specialist in skin – Dermatologist Abnormal condition of the skin –

Dermatosis Surgical repair of the skin –

Dermatoplasty Inflammation of the skin - Dermatosis

Melan/o

Black Tumor – Melanoma Black cell - Melanocyte

Derma

White skin – Leukoderma Scaly skin – Ichthyoderma Red skin - Erythroderma

Onych/o

Softening of the nails – Onychomalacia Nail eating (Biting) – Onychophagia Removal of the nail - Onychectomy