Skin And Its Combining Forms II -- Lesson 250
The meaning of myc/o combining form is fungus (fungi include yeasts, molds and mushrooms) and its terminology is dermatomycosis which means an abnormal condition of infection. An example is ringworm on the skin especially between the toes athlete's foot. The meaning of onych/o combining form is nail and its terminology is onycholysis which means separation of the nail plate from the nail bed in fungal infections or after trauma. The another terminology is onychomycosis which means fungal infection of the nail . The nails become white,aopaque, thickened, and brittle. The another terminology is paronychia which means inflammation and selling. Par- means near or bedside. Paronychia is inflammation and swelling of the soft tissue around the nail and is associated with torn cuticles of of ingrown nails. The meaning of phyt/o combining form is plant and its terminology is dermatophytosis which means fungal infections of the hands and feet. The meaning of pil/o combining form is