Search Results for: dermis
Papillary dermis
Definition noun The more superficial layer of the dermis that intertwines with the rete ridges of the epidermis, and is made... Read More
Integumentary system
Integumentary System Definition The integumentary system is the outermost layer of the body. The animal body, in... Read More
Dense irregular connective tissue
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Definition Dense irregular connective tissue is one of the two major types of dense... Read More
Permanent Tattoo Means Permanent Immune Action Of Macrophages
Have you ever wondered why a permanent tattoo seemed to last forever? A simple assumption would be is that the ink could... Read More
Fibroblast
The building block of living things is known as the cell. The cell contributes to many parts and functions of different... Read More
Malpighian layer
Definition noun The lower layer of epidermis consisting of non-keratinized, viable cells, in contrast to the outer (upper)... Read More
Keratinocyte
Definition noun, plural: keratinocytes The predominant type of cell in the epidermal layer of the skin Supplement The skin... Read More
Crown of head
Crown of Head Definition The crown of the head is the upper dorsal part (or area) of the head. Several creatures have... Read More
Abtropfung
Abtropfung a theory that nevus cells are epidermal cells (melanocytes) that proliferate and drop off (migrate) into the... Read More
Dermal tissues
Dermal tissue (Science: botany) Outer covering of plants, that includes the epidermis and periderm nonliving bark). See:... Read More
Stratum germinativum
Definition noun The innermost layer of the epidermis comprised of keratinocyes capable of proliferating by mitosis,... Read More
Dense connective tissue
Definition noun A type of connective tissue that contains chiefly of collagen fibers (type I collagen) relative to the... Read More
Merkel disk receptor
Definition noun A single sensory nerve ending characterized by a terminal cuplike, expanded tip that is in contact with the... Read More
Dense regular connective tissue
The dense connective tissue is a type of connective tissue proper that consists predominantly of fibers, especially type I... Read More
Urticaria tuberosa
urticaria tuberosa --> angioedema A vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucal tissues,... Read More