Hide
Hide (hīd)
Hide (pronounced: /haɪd/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in dermatology, to refer to the skin of an animal. In a broader context, it can also refer to human skin, especially when discussing conditions or treatments that affect the skin's health and appearance.
Etymology
The term "hide" originates from the Old English word "hīd," which means skin or pelt. It has been used in the English language since before the 12th century.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
- Epidermis: The outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular.
- Dermis: The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
- Subcutaneous tissue: The layer of tissue that lies immediately below the dermis of vertebrate skin.
- Skin graft: A surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.
- Skin lesion: A part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hide
- Wikipedia's article - Hide
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