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Cuerpo - La piel
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la piel, como "epidermis", "foreskin" y "cuticle".
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(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis
epidermis
the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue
dermis
the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat cells, blood vessels, and nerves
hipodermis, tejido subcutáneo
the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed
estrato basal, capa basal
a layer of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin) composed of keratinocytes that play a role in the skin's barrier function and provide structural support to the skin
estrato espinoso
a layer of the epidermis characterized by granular cells that produce keratin
estrato granuloso, capa granulosa
a translucent layer of the epidermis found in thick skin regions of the body
estrato lúcido, capa lúcida
the outermost layer of the skin consisting of dead cells forming a protective barrier
estrato córneo, capa cornea
the top layer of the skin's second layer (dermis) and contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, contributing to the skin's structure and sensitivity to touch
dermis papilar, derma papilar
the bottom layer of the skin's dermis that gives the skin strength, elasticity, and contains structures like sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels
dermis reticular, capa reticular de la piel
a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface
conducto sudoríparo, ducto de sudor
a type of skin cell that produces the protein keratin, which is an important component of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin)
queratinocito, célula queratinocitaria
a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color
melanocito
a type of immune cell found in the skin's epidermis that plays a role in defending against foreign substances and pathogens, helping to regulate the immune response in the skin
célula de Langerhans, célula langerhansiana
a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors
célula de Merkel, célula Merkel (receptor sensorial)
a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair
folículo piloso, folículo de pelo
the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body
grasa subcutánea, tejido graso subcutáneo
a layer of dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
cutícula
a protective fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis in males or the clitoral hood in females
prepucio
