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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCamada córnea
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaˈmadɐ ˈkɔʁneɐ
"A camada córnea é essencial para a proteção da pele."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The outermost layer of skin, composed of dead cells that have become hardened and keratinized.
"The cornified layer acts as a barrier to protect the underlying tissues from environmental damage." - 2
A layer of keratinized cells found in various epithelial tissues, particularly in the epidermis.
"In the process of skin regeneration, the cornified layer is continuously shed and replaced."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cornified' derives from the Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn', referring to the hard, protective outer layer of skin. The word 'layer' comes from the Old French 'laier', which means 'to lay'. Together, they describe the outermost layer of skin that has undergone keratinization, a process that has evolved significantly in the context of dermatological science.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cornified Layer" is said worldwide
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Couche cornée
Transliteration: kooʃ kɔʁne
"La couche cornée protège la peau des agressions extérieures."
Hornschicht
Transliteration: hɔrnʃɪçt
"Die Hornschicht ist wichtig für den Schutz der Haut."
Strato corneo
Transliteration: ˈstrato ˈkɔrneo
"Lo strato corneo funge da barriera per la pelle."
Capa córnea
Transliteration: ˈkapa ˈkoɾnea
"La capa córnea protege las capas internas de la piel."
Camada córnea
Transliteration: kaˈmadɐ ˈkɔʁneɐ
"A camada córnea é essencial para a proteção da pele."
कॉर्निफाइड परत
Transliteration: kornifaid parat
"कॉर्निफाइड परत त्वचा की सुरक्षा करती है।"
角质层
Transliteration: jiǎozhìcéng
"角质层保护皮肤免受外界伤害。"
각질층
Transliteration: gakjilcheung
"각질층은 피부를 보호하는 역할을 합니다."
角質層
Transliteration: kakushitsusō
"角質層は皮膚を保護する役割を果たします。"
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