Body - La pelle
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate alla pelle, come "epidermide", "prepuzio" e "cuticola".
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(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis
epidermide
the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue
derma
the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat cells, blood vessels, and nerves
ipoderma
the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed
strato basale
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
strato spinoso
a layer of the epidermis characterized by granular cells that produce keratin
strato granuloso
a translucent layer of the epidermis found in thick skin regions of the body
strato lucido
the outermost layer of the skin consisting of dead cells forming a protective barrier
strato corneo
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
derma papillare
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
derma reticolare
a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface
dotto sudorifero
a type of skin cell that produces the protein keratin, which is an important component of the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin)
cheratinocita
a skin cell responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color
melanocita
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
cellula di Langerhans
a specialized cell found in the skin's epidermis that is involved in the perception of touch and pressure, serving as sensory receptors
cellula di Merkel
a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair
follicolo pilifero
the layer of fat beneath the skin that provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage in the body
grasso sottocutaneo
a protective fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis in males or the clitoral hood in females
prepuzio