Integumentary System Latin Root Word Worksheet
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- Grades:
- 10-12
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Description
Welcome! This four-page Latin-Greek root word to English conversion activity will help anatomy and physiology students the learn the etymology of twenty compound medical terms relating to the integumentary system. This lesson includes a two column word bank of Latin/Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes next to their English meaning.
Students will analyze the following terms: melanocyte, ecchymosis, subcutaneous (layer), melanoma, stratum germinativum, apocrine (gland), ceruminous (gland), sudoriferous gland, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, carcinoma, acne, thermal (regulation), sebaceous (gland), cyst, hypodermic, cyanosis, and epidermis.
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Students first are directed to slash each compound word into its prefix, root, and suffix.
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Then students are directed to sequentially write the English meaning of each part in between forward slashes on the top numbered line.
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Finally, students are directed to accurately define the term on the designated lines.
Example: Hypoglycemia
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Student answer: Hypo/glyc/emia ___Deficient / Sugar / Blood___
Definition: ___Hypoglycemia is a condition of low blood sugar.___
This document will become editable upon conversion to Microsoft Word using the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC app. This activity comes with a complete key with the answers in red font.
My store also offers similar Latin/Greek root word conversion packets for various systems of the body and related units.
This resource complements the following activities about the integumentary system in my store.
- Clues and Word Search Activity
- Crossword Puzzle
- Unit Exam
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