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Skin: Glossary
A
- a.k.a.
- Short for also known as
- acne
- Skin disease often experienced by teenagers - also called pimples
B
- bacteria
- Microscopic life
C
- collagen
- A protein that connects cells together
- constricting
- tightening
D
- dermis
- Inner layer of skin
E
- epidermis
- Outer layer of skin
F
- freckles
- Darker spots on the skin
I
- infection
- Illness brought on by microscopic life forms
K
- keratin
- A protein found in hair, fingernails, hooves, horns
M
- melanin
- The coloring found in skin, hair, feathers, fur, etc.
P
- pharmacy
- Store where medications are sold
- pigment
- coloring
S
- sebaceous glands
- Oil glands of the body
- sebum
- Body oil
- subcutaneous
- Anything lying under the skin
- sunscreen
- Lotion used to prevent sunburn
T
- temperature
- Hot or cold - measured in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- tissues
- A collection of similar related cells
U
- UV
- Ultra violet rays of the sun that cause sunburn
W
- waterproof
- Is not damaged by water
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