Encyclopedia - Skin: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin - Layers
Skin is composed of the epidermis and the dermis. Below these layers lies the hypodermis(subcutaneous adipose layer), which is not usuall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin - Layers
Skin is composed of the epidermis and the dermis. Below these layers lies the hypodermis, which is not usually classified as a layer of s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin - Hygiene
The skin must be regularly cleaned. Unless enough care is taken it will become cracked or inflamed. Unclean skin favors the development o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin: Encyclopedia - Skin
In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emollient: Encyclopedia - Emollient
Emollients are substances which soften and soothe the skin. They are used to correct dryness and scaling of the skin. The terms 'moisturi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blister: Encyclopedia - Blister
A blister or bulla is a defense mechanism of the human body. It consists of a pool of lymph and other bodily fluids beneath the upper lay...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dartos: Encyclopedia - Dartos
The dartos is a layer of smooth muscular fiber. In males it is termed tunica dartos and lies beneath the skin of the scrotum. In females,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blubber: Encyclopedia - Blubber
Blubber is a thick layer of vascularized fat found under the skin of all cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians. It covers the whole body, ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xipe Totec: Encyclopedia - Xipe Totec
In Aztec mythology, Xipe Totec ("our lord the flayed one") was a life-death-rebirth deity, god of agriculture, the west, disease, spring,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feather: Encyclopedia - Feather
Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds. They are the outstanding charac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rhinoceros: Encyclopedia - Rhinoceros
Ceratotherium Dicerorhinus Diceros Rhinoceros Coelodonta (extinct) Elasmotherium (extinct) A rhinoceros (commonly called a rhino for shor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vitis Mustangensis: Encyclopedia - Vitis Mustangensis
Vitis mustangensis is a variety of grape also known as the Mustang Grape. It grows fruit in small clusters of hard green berries, that wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Onion: Encyclopedia - Onion
Onion in the general sense can be used for any plant in the Genus Allium but used without qualifiers usually means Allium cepa L., also ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin Cancer - Prognosis
Minor surface skin cancers are readily treatable by simple surgery, but if the cancer is allowed to grow then it will penetrate through t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transdermal Patch: Encyclopedia Ii - Transdermal Patch - Types Of Transdermal Patches
There are four main types of transdermal patches listed below. Transdermal patch - Single-layer Drug-in-Adhesive. The adhesive layer of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moisturizer: Encyclopedia Ii - Moisturizer - Mechanism Of Action
Moisturizers act on the most external of the skin layers, the so-called corneal stratum (stratum corneum, the anatomical term in Latin), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diaper Rash: Encyclopedia Ii - Diaper Rash - Causes Of Diaper Rash
Irritant diaper dermatitis develops when skin is exposed to prolonged wetness, increased skin pH caused by urine and feces, and resulting...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ozone Layer: Encyclopedia Ii - Ozone Layer - Ultraviolet Light And Ozone
Although the concentration of ozone in the ozone layer is very small, it is vitally important to life because it absorbs biologically har...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lip: Encyclopedia Ii - Lip - Anatomical Basics Of The Human Lip
One differentiates between the Upper (Labium superioris) and lower lip (Labium inferioris), the lower is usually somewhat larger. The ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scar: Encyclopedia Ii - Scar - Scars Of The Skin
A scar is a natural part of the healing process. Skin scars occur when the deep, thick layer of skin (the dermis) is damaged. To mend the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweating: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweating - Sweat Glands
In humans, there are two kinds of sweat glands which differ greatly in both the composition of the sweat and its purpose: Sweating - Ecc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keratin: Encyclopedia Ii - Keratin - Keratin In The Kingdom Animalia
Cells in the epidermis contain a structural matrix of keratin which makes this outermost layer of the skin almost waterproof, and along w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adipose Tissue: Encyclopedia Ii - Adipose Tissue - Anatomical Features
Adipose tissue is primarily located beneath the skin, but is also found around internal organs. In the skin, it accumulates in the deepes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epidermolysis Bullosa: Encyclopedia Ii - Epidermolysis Bullosa - Forms
There are three main forms of inherited EB. These different subtypes are defined by the depth of blister location within the skin layers,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harlequin Type Ichthyosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Harlequin Type Ichthyosis - Genetics
Mutations in the ABCA12 gene cause harlequin ichthyosis. The ABCA12 gene makes a protein that is essential for the normal development of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Microchip Implant Animal: Encyclopedia Ii - Microchip Implant Animal - Implant Location
In dogs and cats, chips are usually inserted below the skin at the back of the neck, between the shoulder blades on the dorsal midline. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feather: Encyclopedia Ii - Feather - Characteristics
Feathers are among the most complex structural organs found in vertebrates: integumentary appendages, formed by controlled proliferation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Umbilicus: Encyclopedia Ii - Umbilicus - Human Anatomy
The umbilicus is an important landmark on the abdomen, since its position is relatively consistent among humans. The skin around the wais...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thyroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Thyroid - Anatomy
Thyroid - Gross anatomy. The thyroid is situated on the front side of the neck at the level of C5 to T1 vertebral bodies, just below th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Injection Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Injection Medicine - Subcutaneous Injection
A subcutaneous injection is administered into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, collectively refer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Neural Development: Encyclopedia Ii - Neural Development - First Stage: Neurulation
Neurulation follows gastrulation in all vertebrates. During gastrulation cells migrate to the interior of embryo, forming three germ laye...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ultraviolet: Encyclopedia Ii - Ultraviolet - Health Concerns And Protection
In humans, prolonged exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye, and immune system [1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - White Phosphorus Controversy
On 9 November, 2005 the Italian state-run broadcaster RAI ran a documentary titled "Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre" depicting the United S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ozone Depletion: Encyclopedia Ii - Ozone Depletion - Consequences Of Ozone Depletion
Since the ozone layer absorbs UVB ultraviolet light from the Sun, ozone layer depletion is expected to increase surface UVB levels, which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Henna: Encyclopedia Ii - Henna - Properties And Chemistry Of Henna
To create henna, the leaves are dried and ground into a powder that is greenish-brown. Lemon juice and essential oils (such as tea tree a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Basal Cell Carcinoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Basal Cell Carcinoma - Diagnosis
To diagnose, a biopsy (where tissue is taken for pathological study) is done using local anesthesia. In small lesions, the tumor is gener...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Armored Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Armored Car - Civilian Armoured Cars
Civilian armoured cars are modified versions of normal cars, made by replacing the windows with bulletproof glass and inserting layers of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ankylosaurus: Encyclopedia Ii - Ankylosaurus - Description
Ankylosaurus weighed up to 4.5 tonnes, and was approximately 10 metres long, 1.8 m wide, and 1.2 m tall. Its legs were short, with the re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wound: Encyclopedia Ii - Wound - Types Of Wound
Wound - Open. Open wounds can be classified into a number of different types, according to the object that caused the wound. The types ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Food Processing: Encyclopedia Ii - Food Processing - Examples
Following are common food processing techniques: removal of unwanted outer layers (Potato peeling, skinning of Peaches etc.) Chopping or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mammoth: Encyclopedia Ii - Mammoth - Adaptations
Mammoths had a number of adaptations to the cold, most famously the thick layer of shaggy hair, up to 50 cm (20 in) long, for which the w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Mousy: Encyclopedia Ii - Dark Mousy - Basic Information
Dark Mousy - Profile. Age: around 500 Hair Color: Purple (more specifically, Blueberry) Hair Length: Long (layered) Eyes: Purple (matc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conductive Polymers: Encyclopedia Ii - Conductive Polymers - Applications
In some cases, light emission is observed when a voltage is applied to a thin layer of a conductive organic polymer film. It has led to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roach: Encyclopedia Ii - Roach - The Roach's Characteristics
Roach - Protection. The roach has a non-keratinous outer skin of several layers about 100 μm thick. It is made up of connective cells....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Groudon: Encyclopedia Ii - Groudon - Characteristics
Groudon is a gargantuan lizard-like being with a layer of outer skin comprised of a red, rocky substance and a stylized sloped tail with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diving Suit: Encyclopedia Ii - Diving Suit - Semi-dry Suits
Semi-dry suits are used typically where the water temperature is between 10 and 20 °C (50 to 70 °F). They are effectively a thick wetsu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mew Pokémon: Encyclopedia Ii - Mew Pokémon - Biology
Mew appears as a feline-esque, floating sprite. To the casual observer it appears hairless, but when viewed through a microscope its 'ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mew Pokémon: Encyclopedia Ii - Mew Pokémon - Biology
Mew appears as a feline-esque, floating sprite. To the casual observer it appears hairless, but when viewed through a microscope its 'ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mac Os History: Encyclopedia Ii - Mac Os History - Mac Os 8
Mac OS 8 was released on July 26, 1997, shortly after Steve Jobs returned to the company. It was mainly released to keep the Mac OS movin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kekkei Genkai Naruto: Encyclopedia Ii - Kekkei Genkai Naruto - Shikotsumyaku
The Kaguya Clan was responsible for starting war against the Ninja of the Mist Village. Despite their bloodline limit Shikotsumyaku (mean...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lohita: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary Ii On Lohita
Lohita: second layer of skin   (See also: Lohita , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul) &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brush & Tone: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Brush & Tone
Brush & Tone: Dry-brushing exfoliating of skin to remove its dead layers and impurities and stimulate circulation.   (See a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Salt Glow: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Salt Glow
Salt Glow: An exfoliating treatment where the body is rubbed with coarse salt to remove the top layer of dead skin and stimulate circu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cathiodermie: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Cathiodermie
CATHIODERMIE Rejuvenating treatment for the skin that provides deep cleansing and oxygenation of outer tissue layers, removing impurit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moxabustion: Health And Healing Dictionary On Moxabustion
Moxabustion: Adjunct to acupuncture characterized by the burning of moxas - preparations of dried leaves from the common mugwort or th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moxabustion: Alternative Health Dictionary On Moxabustion
moxabustion: Adjunct to acupuncture characterized by the burning of moxas - preparations of dried leaves from the common mugwort (Arte...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Indirect Moxabustion: Alternative Health Dictionary On Indirect Moxabustion
indirect moxabustion: Form of moxabustion that requires burning moxa (a dried herb) that is not in contact with skin. Forms of indirec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ectoderm: Oceanography Dictionary - Ectoderm
  Definition and meaning of ectoderm:   ectoderm - the outer germ layer of cells in an embryo that gives rise to the oute...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dermis: Oceanography Dictionary - Dermis
  Definition and meaning of dermis:   dermis - the layer of the skin beneath the epidermis. The dermis is largely fibrous...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Untie: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Untie
UNTIE UNTIE was developed in the United States in the early 1980s as an alternative to exerting force into soft tissues that may alrea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Exposure Suit: Oceanography Dictionary - Exposure Suit
  Definition and meaning of exposure suit:   exposure suit - a full or partial garment that is worn by scuba divers for p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin - Aging And Disease
As skin ages, it becomes thinner and more easily damaged. Intensifying this effect is the decreasing ability of skin to heal itself. Skin...   » Read the article

Article - Oceanography Sitemap I - A-z
This is a sitemap for Oceanography - A-Z . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. Th...   » Read the article