PCC Medical Terminology Fall 2025
Dermatology
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Dermat/o = skin

-logy = study of

 (DER-mah-TAW-loh-gee) 
- phonetics

Medical Terminology, MP 111
Dermatology Word List


Integumentary System
Dermatology
Dermatologist
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Exfoliation
Basal Cell
Squamous Cell
Melanocytes
Sebaceous Glands
Sweat Glands
Perspiration
Piloerection
Arrector Pili Muscle
Adipose Tissue
Lipocytes
Allergic Reaction
Erythema
Pruritis
Anaphylaxis
Dermatitis
Lesion
Hematoma
Xeroderma
Albinism
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Necrosis
Gangrene
Pallor
Vitiligo
First/Second/Third Degree Burn
Callous
Corn
Keloid Scar
Decubitus Ulcer
Cellulitis
Herpes Simplex 1 and 2
Herpes Varicella-Zoster
Chicken Pox/Shingles
Tinea
Pediculosis
Scabies
Urticaria
Hemangioma
Lipoma
Neoplasm
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Psoriasis
Acne Rosacea
Acne Vulgaris
Anhydrosis
Diaphoresis
Alopecia
Hirsutism
Onychomycosis
Culture and Sensitivity
Skin Scratch Test
Biopsy
Cryosurgery
Liposuction

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