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skin
skin The outer layer of the body of a vertebrate (see illustration). It is composed of two layers, the
epidermis and
dermis, with a complex nervous and blood supply. The skin may bear a variety of specialized structures, including
hair,
scales, and
feathers. This skin has an important role in protecting the body from mechanical injury, water loss, and the entry of harmful agents (e.g. disease-causing bacteria). It is also a sense organ, containing receptors sensitive to pain, temperature, and pressure (see
Meissner's corpuscles;
Pacinian corpuscle). In warm-blooded animals it helps regulate body temperature by means of hair, fur, or feathers and
sweat glands.
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SKIN DEEP.(FEATURES)
Magazine article from: Evening Herald (Dublin, Republic of Ireland); 10/25/2006; 700+ words
; Byline: ANNA COOGAN DOES facial cleanser sting your skin or rich moisturiser bring you out in a rash? Does your sensitive skin give you a sinking feeling in front of a counter full of skin care products? Or do you despair of ever finding a moisturiser...
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Skin Health; Overview.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Skin Health; 5/25/2005; 700+ words
; The importance of keeping your skin healthy can't be overemphasized. It...fact, the largest organ in the body. The skin helps regulate body temperature and prevents...your body remove excess water and salt. Skin conditions can affect anyone--young...
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SKINS and USA Cycling Announce Competitive Apparel Partnership.
PR Newswire; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...Colo., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SKINS and USA Cycling jointly announced today...Cycling. Beginning in February 2010, SKINS will provide its full range of competitive...to team up with a quality partner like SKINS in what is such a crucial part of our athletes...
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SKINS COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY VALUABLE TO TRAVELERS.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 4/1/2008; 700+ words
; ...Australian Medical Journal Published Study Finds Skins(TM) Compression Technology Valuable...PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ - Study Reveals Skins(TM) Improves Circulation While Decreasing...NBA, MLS and NFL world-champions wear Skins(TM) in-flight. Wearing Skins(TM...
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Skin Cancer; Overview.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Skin Cancer; 5/10/2005; 700+ words
; Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer...Cancer Society (ACS). The incidence of skin cancer is rising dramatically in the United...melanoma and 2,200 deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancers occurred. In fact, between 40 percent...
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Skins(TM) Launches Choice, Cycle-Specific Line.
PR Newswire; 9/22/2008; 700+ words
; ...athletes at this summer's Olympic Games, Skins(TM) isn't exactly a stranger to the cycling world. In fact, Skins(TM) are known to cyclists, whether...activity recovery. Yet, with all that Skins(TM) are, there's one thing they...
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Skin Cancer; Overview.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Skin Cancer; 8/15/2006; 700+ words
; Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer...Cancer Society (ACS). The incidence of skin cancer is rising dramatically in the United...nonmelanoma and 59,600 cases of melanoma skin cancer were diagnosed in 2005, and more than...
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Homemade skin care saves from side effects of chemicals.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 11/2/2009; 700+ words
; ...November 02, 2009 (PPI): Homemade skin care products are products that many people most preferred now. By using homemade skin care solutions, they will know what the ingredients are. Otherwise, commercial skin care product may or may not have harmful...
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SKIN CANCER: UNCOVERED: What Is It? How Can You Get It? How Can You Prevent It?
Newspaper article from: New Nation; 5/26/2008; ; 700+ words
; The word on Health Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers...with around 2,300 fatal incidents of skin cancer each year. The increase is thought...lamps. Despite the popular myth, black skin is not completely safe from skin cancer...
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Fitzpatrick skin typing: Applications in dermatology
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Introduction Fitzpatrick skin phototypes were developed by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick in 1975 based on a person's skin color and responses to sun exposure in...tanning. Though subjective, Fitzpatrick skin typing has a proven diagnostic and therapeutic...
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Skin
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis
SKIN The skin is of interest to psychoanalysis because it is anaclitically related to...because it is the object of particular kinds of assaults. Manifestly, the skin is a potential vector for the main instincts (attachment, libido, destructive...
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skin
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...reviews, and attitude all wrapped up in the skin of a catalog. ∎ (usu. skins ) a strip of sealskin or other material attached...denoting pornographic literature or films: the skin trade. • v. ( skinned , skin...
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Skin Cancer
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Skin cancer Definition Skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin. Description Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal cells capable of...
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Skin Grafting
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Skin grafting Definition Skin grafting is a surgical procedure in which skin or a skin substitute is placed over a burn or non-healing wound. Purpose A skin graft is used to permanently replace damaged or missing skin or to provide a temporary...
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Skin Conditions
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Skin Conditions Skin conditions include various rashes, diseases, infections, injuries, growths, and cancers that affect the skin. KEYWORDS for searching the Internet and other reference sources Birthmarks...
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