skin
Largest human organ
The protective organ that forms a layer around animal bodies is called skin.
Its functions and qualities inform other meanings of the word.
A distinct outer layer of fruits and vegetables is also called skin.
In web design, skin designates an outer layer of coding that controls the appearance of a user interface.
Once removed from an animal, the outer covering becomes a count noun, especially if it is a commodity: The leopard skins were confiscated at the border.
The verb skin means to remove it.
In fairly limited use as an adjective, skin usually refers to nudity, as in skin flick.
Idioms involving skin are often about the protective nature of skin: I have skin in the game.
Conceal or pelt
- peltFur-bearing animal skin
- leatherTanned animal skin
- furAnimal body hair
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
feathers · shell · rind · peel · membrane · outer layer · surface · sheath
Outermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- poresMinute dermal openings
- hair folliclesSkin cavities producing strands
sweat glands · melanocytes · fibroblasts · collagen · elastin · keratin · melanin · sebum
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- acneInflamed skin condition
hives · rash · melanoma · vitiligo · ringworm · impetigo · scabies · cellulitis
Of the touching sense
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- textureSurface tactile quality
- fingertipsTerminal phalanx pads
- caressGentle loving touch
goosebumps · pressure · ticklish · soft · smooth · rough · warmth · coolness
Discolored tissue injury
- cutSeverance or reduction
- scrapeRub harshly against
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
burn · scald · graze · wound · scar · blister · chafe · scratch
Inflamed skin bump
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
nodule · pustule · papule · zit · sebum · clogged pores · hormonal · retinoid
Slightly angered or bothered
- reactiveTending to respond
- allergicAdversely reactive to substances
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
redness · itchy · burning · stinging · tender · hypersensitive · fragile · patch test
Obstruction preventing passage
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
UV · antioxidants · shield · sunblock · lotion · cream · emollient · vitamin E
Visual hue property
- raceCompetition of speed
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- colorismBias based on complexion
passing · privilege · representation · beauty standards · self-image · cultural · ancestral · heritage
hide
Conceal or pelt
scales · feathers · shell · rind · peel · membrane · outer layer · surface · sheath · casing
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- poresMinute dermal openings
hair follicles · sweat glands · melanocytes · fibroblasts · collagen · elastin · keratin · melanin · sebum · nerve endings
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
acne · hives · rash · melanoma · vitiligo · ringworm · impetigo · scabies · cellulitis · shingles
tactile
Of the touching sense
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- textureSurface tactile quality
- fingertipsTerminal phalanx pads
caress · goosebumps · pressure · ticklish · soft · smooth · rough · warmth · coolness · palpation
tone
Quality of sound
pale · tanned · bronzed · ivory · ebony · rosy · sallow · ruddy · freckled · porcelain
bruise
Discolored tissue injury
laceration · burn · scald · graze · wound · scar · blister · chafe · scratch · contusion
pimple
Inflamed skin bump
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
cyst · nodule · pustule · papule · zit · sebum · clogged pores · hormonal · retinoid · benzoyl peroxide
irritated
Slightly angered or bothered
inflamed · redness · itchy · burning · stinging · tender · hypersensitive · fragile · patch test · fragrance-free
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
hydration · UV · antioxidants · shield · sunblock · lotion · cream · emollient · vitamin E · regenerate
color
Visual hue property
- raceCompetition of speed
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
colorism · passing · privilege · representation · beauty standards · self-image · cultural · ancestral · heritage · appearance
- skin careMaintaining the epidermis
- skin and bonesExtreme thinness, no flesh
- dry skinDehydrated outer layer
- dead skinDiscarded epidermal cells
- pale skinLight-colored human exterior
- skin colorPigmentation of human dermis
skins, skinned, skinning, sheepskin, skinless, skintight, skinhead, skincare, skinful