NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The prefix melan-means?
A
Black
B
Refer to
C
Skin
D
White
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Melan-(prefix): Prefix meaning dark or black. It comes from the Greek “melas", black. Examples of terms containing melan-include melancholia, melanin, melanocytes, melanoma and melena.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leuko-is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “white” or “white blood cell.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.

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