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

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

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

피하조직, 피하
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

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

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

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

각질층, 각질
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

유두 진피, 유두층 진피
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

망상 진피, 망상 피부층
a small tubular structure that carries sweat from the sweat glands to the skin's surface

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

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

멜라노사이트, 멜라닌 세포
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

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

메르켈 세포, 머켈 세포
a small structure in the skin that produces and supports the growth of hair

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

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

음경 포피, 클리토리스 포피
