Le pelle (skin)
Definition
The outer covering of the body that protects our internal organs and helps regulate body temperature.
Analogy
Think of your skin as a protective shield, like a suit of armor, that keeps your insides safe from harm.
Related terms
I follicoli piliferi (hair follicles): Small sacs in the skin where hair grows from.
La melanina (melanin): Pigment in the skin that determines its color.
Le ghiandole sebacee (sebaceous glands): Glands in the skin that produce oil to keep it moisturized.
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