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Any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue
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The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off
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The innermost layer of the epidermis
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The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
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The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
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Layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
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A small tubular cavity containing the root of a ___
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Organic process by which ___ is deposited in cells and the cells become horny
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A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
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A cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces ___ under the control of
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Insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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Relating to or located below the epidermis
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The congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
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The oily secretion of the sebaceous glands
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The deep vascular inner layer of the skin
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Producing a secretion in which part of the secreting cell is released with the secretion
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