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Derm/o
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skin
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Pachyderma is the thickening of skin like that of a pachyderm.
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Dermat/o
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skin
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Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
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Hidr/o
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sweat, perspiration
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Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.
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Kerat/o
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keratin, horny layer of skin
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A keratoscope is an ophthalmic instrument for assessing the shape of the anterior surface of the cornea.
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Melan/o
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dark, black, melanin
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Melanin is a pigment that is ubiquitous in nature,
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Onych/o
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nail
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Onychophagia, or nail biting, is a common oral compulsive habit in children and adults.
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Seb/o
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sebum, sebaceous gland
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear.
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Trich/o
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hair
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A trichocyst is an organelle found in certain ciliates and dinoflagellates.
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