Words Related to Body - The Skin
Here you will learn some English words related to the skin, such as "epidermis", "foreskin", and "cuticle".
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dermis
[noun]
the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue
stratum spinosum
[noun]
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
papillary dermis
[noun]
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
reticular dermis
[noun]
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
sweat duct
[noun]
a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface
keratinocyte
[noun]
a type of skin cell that produces the protein keratin, which is an important component of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin)
melanocyte
[noun]
a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color
langerhans cell
[noun]
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
Merkel cell
[noun]
a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors
hair follicle
[noun]
a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair
subcutaneous fat
[noun]
the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body
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