Lesson 3: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings (Textbook p. 59)
Knowing medical language means you can communicate effectively with your healthcare providers and your healthcare co-workers.
In The Lesson
Three distinct topics are covered in Lesson 3:
- integumentary system terms
- word parts for color
- plural endings
Integumentary
Integumentary originates from the Latin word tegere meaning ‘to cover.’ The integumentary system comprises the skin and its appendages – hair, nails, and exocrine glands.