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About Word Origins (Etymology)

Learn how words like dermatology and hypodermic use the Greek root “derma”—essential for mastering HESI-A2 medical vocabulary.

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Word Origins (Etymology) HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Word Origins (Etymology) practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

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Which of the following words originates from the Greek root "derma," meaning skin?
Epidermis
Hypodermic
All of the above
Dermatology

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