Abnormal growth patterns in their hair Correct Answers trich/o
-osis
Trichosis is a condition of abnormal hair growth.
Trichosis: trich/o (hair) + -osis (condition)
Albinism, Cyanosis, Melanoma Correct Answers Albinism is
the absence of normal pigmentation due to melanin defect.
Cyanosis is a condition of bluish skin color and bluish mucous
membranes.
Melanoma is a tumor on the skin that is dark in color.
Albinism: albin/o (white) + -ism (condition)
Melanoma: melan/o (black) + -oma (tumor)
Cyanosis: cyan/o (blue) + -osis (condition)
Beds Correct Answers Medical beds do more than just provide
a comfortable place for clients to rest. Some can weigh clients,
provide fall prevention alarms, and take vital signs. This
prevents injuries and provides a consistent way to collect client
data. Having access to these resources within a smart bed
reduces the need for additional monitors and supplies. It also
saves time
Carpal Tunnel Correct Answers Carpal tunnel syndrome is the
result of pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the
wrist
Chronic skin hardening, which is noticeable in the stiffness of
facial expressions Correct Answers sclera/o -derma
, Scleroderma is chronic skin thickening or hardening.
Scleroderma: scler/o (hard) + -derma (skin)
Combining Form to Meaning (Muscloskeletal) Correct Answers
ankyl/o stiff
arthr/o articulation, joint
burs/o bursa
calc/i calcium
cellul/o little cell or compartment
chondr/o cartilage
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o tendon
my/o muscle
myel/o bone marrow
ligament/o ligament
oste/o bone
Combining Form to Meaning Correct Answers cutane/o skin
adip/o; lip/o fat
scler/o hard
derm/a, derm/o skin
pil/o, trich/o hair
seb/o sebum
axill/o axilla
bacter/i, bacteri/o bacteria
dermat/o skin
follicul/o follicle
kerat/o horny tissue containing keratin
onych/o, ungu/o nail
seps/o; sept/o infection
xer/o dry