Body - La peau

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

épiderme

the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

derme

the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat cells, blood vessels, and nerves

hypoderme

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

strat 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

stratum spinosum

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

stratum granulosum

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

stratum lucidum

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

couche cornée

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

derme papillaire

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

derme réticulaire

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

canal sudoripare

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

kératinocyte

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

mélanocyte

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

cellule de Langerhans

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

cellule de Merkel

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

follicule pileux

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

graisse sous-cutanée

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

cuticule

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

prépuce

the skin under one's hair, covering the head

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