Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin?

A) dermatome
B) dermatosis
C) dermatoplasty
D) dermatitis


B
Explanation: Dermat/o means skin and -osis means abnormal condition; therefore, dermatosis means abnormal condition of the skin. Derm/o means skin and -tome means instrument to cut; thus, dermatome means instrument to cut skin. Dermat/o means skin and -plasty means surgical repair; hence, dermatoplasty means surgical repair of the skin. Dermat/o means skin and -itis means inflammation, so dermatitis means skin inflammation.

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