Medical Terminology
Medical Root Words: Integumentary
Integumentary terms describe skin conditions, lesions, and therapeutic interventions for wound care.
Key Terms
- Derm/o-: skin
- Xero-: dry
- Py/o-: pus
- Erythro-: red
Assessment Terminology
- Erythema: redness of the skin
- Xeroderma: excessive skin dryness
- Pyoderma: skin infection characterized by pus
- Dermatitis: inflammation of the skin
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