scarfskin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of scarfskin
Example Sentences
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The epidermis, or scarfskin, becomes detached from the dermis, or true skin, and the space between the two rapidly fills with the fluid portion of the blood, known as lymph.
From The Meaning of Evolution by Schmucker, Samuel Christian
There is no blood in the scarfskin, but there is a network of blood tubes in the true skin.
From Health Lessons Book 1 by Davison, Alvin
If this be neglected, the pores of the skin are closed by the waste matter thrown from the body, and by small particles of the thin scarfskin, so that it cannot properly perform its duties.
From A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Beecher, Catharine Esther
This lies in the deep part of the scarfskin.
From Health Lessons Book 1 by Davison, Alvin
What relation do the nails bear to the scarfskin?
From Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics by Steele, Joel Dorman
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