Integumentary.

An extra epidermal layer found only in thickened skin (palms, soles). Cells are clear ("lucid" = clear).

Outermost layer of the epidermis. First layer of defense.

Innermost layer of the epidermis where cell proliferation occurs.

A layer of the epidermis found throughout the body.

Outermost layer of the skin. Has no blood vessels; nourished by the dermis.

Middle layer of the skin containing blood vessels and glands.

Innermost skin layer that stores fat, insulates the body, and stores energy.

A type of sudoriferous (sweat) gland that functions as a scent gland.

A type of sudoriferous (sweat) gland that cools the body.

Pertaining to sweat. Sudoriferous glands include apocrine and eccrine glands.

Gland that secretes sebum, an oily waxy substance that lubricates the skin.

Modified apocrine gland that secretes ear wax (cerumen).

Suffix meaning inflammation.

Inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue.

Inflammation of a hair follicle.

Inflammation of the skin. Derma = skin.

Inflammation of the sweat glands causing small bumps under the skin.

Combining form meaning pertaining to the nails.

Fungal infection.

Fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. Onycho = nails, mycosis = fungal infection.

Skin infection around the nails. Para = around, onychia = nails.

Prefix meaning around, beside, or near.

Abnormally thick skin. Pachys = thick, derma = skin.

Fungal infection of the skin. Dermat = skin, mycosis = fungal infection.

Medical term for itching.

A drug that relieves itching.

Drugs that relieve pain, swelling, and redness from inflammation.

Drugs used to treat allergies.

Chemical agents that slow or stop microbial growth.

Abbreviation for tumor in situ.

Abbreviation for diagnosis.

Abbreviation for purified protein derivative.

Abbreviation for ultraviolet.

Examination of tissue from a living body to identify the presence or cause of disease.

A test using tiny needle pricks to determine allergen sensitivity.

A test using scrapings to detect conditions like herpes.

Using tissue or fluid to test for infectious agents like bacteria or fungi.