Questions: In the word ichthyosis, the root ichthy means: (A) horny. (B) hard, blistery, (C) fungus. (D) dry: scaly. (E) pustule.

In the word ichthyosis, the root ichthy means: (A) horny. (B) hard, blistery, (C) fungus. (D) dry: scaly. (E) pustule.
Transcript text: In the word ichthyosis, the root ichthy means: (A) horny. (B) hard, blistery, (C) fungus. (D) dry: scaly. (E) pustule.
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The answer is (D): dry: scaly.

Explanation for each option: (A) Horny - This is incorrect. The root "ichthy" does not mean horny. (B) Hard, blistery - This is incorrect. The root "ichthy" does not mean hard or blistery. (C) Fungus - This is incorrect. The root "ichthy" does not mean fungus. (D) Dry: scaly - This is correct. The root "ichthy" comes from the Greek word "ichthys," meaning fish. In medical terminology, it refers to dry, scaly skin, similar to fish scales. (E) Pustule - This is incorrect. The root "ichthy" does not mean pustule.

Summary: The root "ichthy" in the word "ichthyosis" means dry: scaly.

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