Washington Master Esthetics Practice Exam

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What root word means skin?

Derm
Cut
Epider
Scler

The correct answer is: Cut

The root word that means skin is "derm." This term is derived from the Greek word "derma," which directly translates to "skin." It is commonly used in various medical and esthetic contexts, such as in terms like "dermatology," which is the branch of medicine that deals with the skin and its diseases. Understanding that "derm" refers to skin is essential for estheticians, as they often work directly with the skin and need to recognize terms associated with skin care, conditions, and treatments. The other options represent different concepts: "cut" refers to cutting or incisions, "epider" relates to the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin, and "scler" pertains to hardness or thickening, often relating to connective tissue rather than the skin itself.