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Apocrine Sweat Gland
One of the large dermal exocrine glands located inthe axilla and genital areas. It secrets sweat that, in action with bacteria, is responsable for human body odor.
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Basal Layer
The deepest region of the epidermis. It gives rise to all the epidermal cells
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Collagen
Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue
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Cuticle
Band of the epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
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Dermis
Middle layer of the skin
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Epidermis
Outermost layer of the skin
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Integumentary System
The skin and its accessory structures such as hair and nails
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Epitheluim
Layer of the skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body
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Lunula
The half-moon-shaped, white area at the base of a nail
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Melanin
Major pigment that gives the skin color. It is formed by the melanocytes in the eppidermis
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Sebaceous Gland
Oil-secreating gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles
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Squamous Epithelium
Fat, scale-like cells composing the epidermis
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Polyp
Mushroom-like growth extending on a stalk from the surface of mucous membrane
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Cellulitis
Diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
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Scabies
A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritis
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Keloid
Hypertrophied, thickened scar tha occurs after trauma or surgical incision
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Stratum Corneum
The ourermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized (horny) cells
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