3.3 Examples of Integumentary Terms Easily Defined By Their Word Components

Dermatologist

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Dermat/o/logist
2. Label the word parts: Dermat = WR; o = CV; logist = S
3. Define the word components: Dermat = skin; logist = specialist who studies and treats disorders
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: A specialist who studies and treats disorders of the skin

Epidermal

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Epi/derm/al
2. Label the word parts: Epi = P; derm = WR; al = S
3. Define the word components: Epi = upon/on; derm = skin; al = pertaining to
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Pertaining to upon/on the skin

Hypodermic

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Hypo/derm/ic
2. Label the word parts: Hypo = P; derm = WR; ic = S
3. Define the word components: Hypo = below; derm = skin; ic = pertaining to
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Pertaining to below the skin

Onychomycosis

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Onych/o/myc/osis
2. Label the word parts: Oncyh = WR; o = CV; myc = WR; osis = S
3. Define the word components: Onych = nail; myc = fungus; osis = abnormal condition
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails