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   Skin

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   noun

   • 1. the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal: "I use body lotion to keep my skin soft" Similar epidermisdermistechnical:cuticlecutiscoriumdermadermintegumenttegumentcomplexioncoloringskin colorskin tonepigmentation
   • ▪ the skin of a dead animal with or without the fur, used as material for clothing or other items: "is this real crocodile skin?" Similar hidepeltfleecegreenhidetechnical:cropkiparchaic:fell
   • ▪ a container made from the skin of an animal such as a goat, used for holding liquids: "a skin filled with water"
   • 2. the peel or outer layer of certain fruits or vegetables: "potatoes roasted in their skins" Similar peelrindoutsidetechnical:integument
   • ▪ the thin outer covering of a sausage: "if you are using link-sausages, prick the skins well with a fork"
   • ▪ a thin layer forming on the surface of certain hot liquids, such as milk, as they cool: "Victoria was skimming the skin off the saucepan of milk" Similar filmcoatingcoatlayeroverlaysheetmembranetechnical:pellicle
   • ▪ the outermost layer of a structure such as a building or aircraft. Similar casingcovercoveringexteriorpod
   • ▪ a strip of sealskin or other material attached to the underside of a ski to prevent a skier from slipping backward while climbing.
   • 3. a customized graphic user interface for an application or operating system: "music, reviews, and attitude all wrapped up in the skin of a catalog"
   • 4. a skinhead: informal British "we were surrounded by skins with tattoos and braces"
   • 5. (especially in jazz) a drum or drum head. informal
   • 6. relating to or denoting pornographic literature or films: informal "the skin trade"

   verb

   • 1. remove the skin from (an animal or a fruit or vegetable): "scald and skin the tomatoes" Similar peelparehulltechnical:decorticate
   • ▪ scratch or scrape the skin off (a part of one's body): "he scrambled down from the tree with such haste that he skinned his knees" Similar grazescrapeabradebarkcutrub something rawchafetechnical:excoriate
   • 2. take money from or swindle (someone): informal "I ain't no dummy, and I know when I'm being skinned"
   • 3. (of a wound) form new skin: "the hole in his skull skinned over"
   • ▪ cover with skin: archaic "the wound was skinned, but the strength of his leg was not restored"

   Word Origin late Old Englishscinn, from Old Norse skinn; related to Dutch schinden ‘flay, peel’ and German schinden.

   Derivatives

   • 1. skinless adjective
   • 2. skinlike adjective

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSKIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · skin. (skɪn ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense skins , present participle skinning , past tense, past participle skinned. 1. variable noun. Your skin is the natural covering of your body. His skin is clear and smooth. There are three major types of skin cancer. The only difference between us is the colour of our skins.

3. www.kenhub.com › en › librarySkin: Cells, layers and histological features | Kenhub

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   Jul 31, 2023 · Skin. Cutis. 1/3. Synonyms: none. This article will describe the anatomy and histology of the skin. Undoubtedly, the skin is the largest organ in the human body; literally covering you from head to toe. The organ constitutes almost 8-20% of body mass and has a surface area of approximately 1.6 to 1.8 m2, in an adult.

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK470464Anatomy, Skin (Integument), Epidermis - StatPearls - NCBI...

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   Nov 14, 2022 · Skin is the largest organ in the body and covers the body's entire external surface. It is made up of three layers, the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis, all three of which vary significantly in their anatomy and function.

5. byjus.com › biology › structure-and-functions-of-skinStructure of Skin - Explore its Parts and Function - BYJU'S

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   Biology Article. Structure And Functions Of Skin. Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is an impressive and vital organ. It is a fleshy surface with hair, nerves, glands and nails. It consists of hair follicles which anchor hair strands into the skin. It acts as a barrier between outside and inside environment.

6. www.cdc.gov › mrsaMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics

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   The symptoms of an S. aureus infection, including MRSA, depend on the part of the body that is infected. Broken skin, such as when there are scrapes or cuts, is often the site of a MRSA infection. Most S. aureus skin infections, including MRSA, appear as a bump or infected area on the skin that might be: Red. Swollen. Painful. Warm to the touch.

7. ui.adsabs.harvard.edu › abs › 2024InnISSolar radiation analysis: computational performance analysis for...

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   There has been an interest in responsive façade technology as a new paradigm shift where external skin can change and alter in response to its surrounding environment to maximize building performance and increase the user's comfort zone. The application of responsive facades is an effective strategy toward further energy efficiency improvements in built environments. This can help control the ...

8. www.ipsy.com › blog › june-2024-power-picks-spoilersJune 2024 Glam Bag and BoxyCharm Power Picks Spoilers | IPSY

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   4 days ago · Your summer moisturizer is sorted! This light and refreshing gel-cream moisturizer is just what your skin ordered. Made with vitamin C, papaya, ginger extract, and peach micro-pearls, it delivers instant hydration to parched skin and leaves it with the most gorgeous glow. 3. WANDER BEAUTY Mini Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara