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• Skin sloughing
  ...rocess that occurs throughout an individual's life. The [[epidermis]], the outermost layer of the skin, is continually regenerated and old cells are shed to mak * [[Exfoliation (cosmetology)]]: A cosmetic treatment where the outermost layer of dead skin cells is mechanically or chemically removed.
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• Surface
  ...'face'' meaning 'face'. In the medical context, it is used to describe the outermost layer or exterior of a body part or organ. In [[Anatomy]], a '''surface''' refers to the outermost layer of a body part or organ that is visible to the naked eye. For example
  2 KB (273 words) - 01:52, 5 February 2024
• Epidermal
  ...on: /ɛpɪˈdɜːrməl/) is an adjective that pertains to the [[epidermis]], the outermost layer of the skin. The term is derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning ' * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin in mammals, composed of multiple layers of cells.
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• Filaggrin
  ...in]] is essential for the proper formation of the [[stratum corneum]], the outermost layer of the [[epidermis]]. It aids in the aggregation of [[keratin]] filam * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, where filaggrin is found.
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• Stratum
  ...the term 'stratum' is used to describe the various layers of the skin. The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, is divided into five strata: the stratum ...oduction of new skin cells. The stratum corneum, on the other hand, is the outermost layer of the epidermis and serves as the body's primary barrier against env
  2 KB (277 words) - 01:18, 5 February 2024
• Exfoliation
  ...' (pronounced: eks-foh-lee-ey-shuhn) is a process in dermatology where the outermost layers of the skin, often dead or dry skin cells, are removed to reveal hea * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, which is often the target of exfoliation.
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• Stratum corneum
  ...d: /ˈstreɪtəm ˈkɔːrniəm/) is the outermost layer of the [[epidermis]], the outermost layer of the [[skin]]. It is primarily composed of [[dead cells]] that lack * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, which includes the stratum corneum.
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• Cutis
  '''Cutis''' (pronounced: /ˈkjuːtɪs/), also known as the skin, is the outermost layer of the body that provides a protective barrier against environmental ...wo main layers: the [[epidermis]] and the [[dermis]]. The epidermis is the outermost layer, which provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The d
  1 KB (228 words) - 04:01, 4 February 2024
• Keratinocytes
  ...-tin-o-sites) are the primary type of cell found in the [[epidermis]], the outermost layer of the [[skin]]. They are named for the protein that they produce, [[ * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, where keratinocytes are primarily found.
  2 KB (222 words) - 04:25, 7 February 2024
• Pachymeninx
  ...iation: pak-i-men-inks) is a term used in [[neuroanatomy]] to refer to the outermost layer of the [[meninges]], the protective membranes that cover the [[brain] ...pachys' (thick) and 'meninx' (membrane). It is used to describe the thick, outermost layer of the meninges, which is also known as the [[dura mater]].
  2 KB (249 words) - 17:54, 6 February 2024
• Archistriatum
  ...of the [[avian]] [[brain]]. It is a part of the [[pallium]], which is the outermost layer of the brain. The archistriatum is involved in various functions, inc * [[Pallium]]: The outermost layer of the brain, which includes the archistriatum.
  1 KB (141 words) - 02:48, 7 February 2024
• Geosphere
  * [[Lithosphere]]: The outermost shell of the geosphere. * [[Pedosphere]]: The outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil and subject to soil formation p
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• Desquamation
  ...lves the shedding of [[corneocytes]], the dead skin cells that make up the outermost layer of the epidermis. This process is continuous and usually goes unnotic * [[Stratum corneum]]: This is the outermost layer of the epidermis, made up of dead skin cells that are in the process
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• Stratum lucidum
  * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, which is composed of multiple sub-layers, including the * [[Stratum corneum]]: The outermost sub-layer of the epidermis, which lies above the stratum lucidum.
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• Gyrus
  The gyri are part of the [[cerebral cortex]], the outermost layer of the brain. They increase the surface area of the brain, allowing f * [[Cerebral cortex]]: The outermost layer of the brain, containing the gyri and sulci.
  1 KB (170 words) - 03:57, 4 February 2024
• Acantholysis
  ...of cohesion between keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the skin's outermost layer. This condition is often seen in skin diseases such as [[Pemphigus vu * [[Keratinocyte]]: The predominant cell type in the skin's outermost layer, which is affected in acantholysis.
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• Extreme
  ...d the norm. The term is derived from the Latin word ''extremus'', meaning "outermost" or "utmost". The term "Extreme" is derived from the Latin word ''extremus'', which means "outermost" or "utmost". It was first used in the context of medicine to describe cond
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• Cortical
  ..." or "rind". This is in reference to the cortex of the brain, which is the outermost layer that covers the cerebrum. The term was first used in the medical fiel * [[Cerebral Cortex]]: The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as sensatio
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• Stratum germinativum
  ...surface of the skin as they mature, replacing cells that are shed from the outermost layer. * [[Epidermis]]: The outermost layer of the skin, composed of multiple layers, including the Stratum Germi
  1 KB (197 words) - 05:45, 11 February 2024
• Eponychium
  ...s from. It is made up of two types of tissue: the [[stratum corneum]], the outermost layer of the skin, and the [[stratum lucidum]], a clear layer of skin that * [[Stratum corneum]]: The outermost layer of the skin.
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