Katawan - Ang balat

(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, tissue sa ilalim ng balat

the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed

basal na estrato, basal na layer

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

layer ng spinosum

a layer of the epidermis characterized by granular cells that produce keratin

granuloso na estrato, granulosong patong

a translucent layer of the epidermis found in thick skin regions of the body

stratum lucidum, malinaw na patong

the outermost layer of the skin consisting of dead cells forming a protective barrier

stratum corneum, pinakapayak na layer

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

papillary dermis, pangalawang dermis

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

retikular na dermis, retikular na layer ng balat

a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface

sweat duct, kanal ng pawis

a type of skin cell that produces the protein keratin, which is an important component of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin)

keratinosite, selyula ng keratinosite

a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color

melanocyte

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

selulang Langerhans, selulang langerhansiana

a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors

Merkel cell, Merkel cell (receptor ng sensory)

a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair

follicle ng buhok, bunton ng buhok

the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body

subcutaneous na taba, sublaybang taba

a layer of dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

kutikula, balat ng paligid ng kuko

a protective fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis in males or the clitoral hood in females

pahalim, taas ng klitoris

the skin under one's hair, covering the head

anino ng buhok, scalp