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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySKIN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Mar 25, 2021 · B1. the outer layer of a person or animal's body: dark / fair skin. skin cancer. Fewer examples. She has remarkably good skin for her age. Statistics show that skin cancer is becoming more common. My skin was so itchy, I was scratching all night. The fabric absorbs all the moisture, keeping your skin dry.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishskin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of skin noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. skin. noun. /skɪn/ Idioms. on body. [uncountable, countable] the layer of tissue that covers the body. to have dark/pale skin. skin cancer. She said she was treated unfairly because of the colour of her skin. skin colour/tone. to have brown/fair/olive skin.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › skinSkin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of skin. noun. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch. “your skin is the largest organ of your body”. synonyms: cutis, tegument. see more. noun. body covering of a living animal. synonyms: hide, pelt.

5. www.khanacademy.org › v › what-is-skinWhat is skin? (Epidermis) (video) | Khan Academy

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   Discover the intricate layers of the skin, from the topmost epidermis to the deepest hypodermis. Learn about the unique characteristics of each layer, including the role of keratinocytes, melanocytes, and the production of keratin. Uncover the mystery behind skin color and the importance of the skin's water-tight capabilities. Created by Raja ...

6. www.osmosis.org › learn › skin-anatomy-and-physiologySkin anatomy and physiology: Video & Anatomy | Osmosis

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   Preview. A pathologist is reviewing skin biopsy slides under a microscope. She identifies a neural crest cell derivative that produces pigment to shield the body from ultraviolet radiation. Within which layer of the skin is this cell type located? Memory Anchors and Partner Content. Skin Anatomy. Picmonic. Skin Functions. Picmonic. External Links.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesWhat is the ‘true’ function of skin? - PMC

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   Conventional textbook wisdom portrays the skin as an organ that literally enwraps whatever each of us stands for as a more or less functional, individual member of the mammalian species, and has it that the skin primarily establishes, controls and transmits contacts with the external world.

8. www.aad.org › public › diseasesWhat your skin can tell you about your overall health

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   May 27, 2021 · Your skin may be trying to tell you something. Look for the designation FAAD (Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology) to be certain you are getting care from a board-certified dermatologist. Visit the AAD’s Find a Dermatologist tool to find a Fellow in your area.