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de novo |
(lat.) new |
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dermatologist |
A medical professional that mainly deals with diseases of the skin. |
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dermis |
Second layer of the skin which resides below the epidermis. The dermis is responsible for the mechanical tightness of our skin. It contains vessels, nerves and sweat glands. It is the place where our hair grows. |
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DNA |
DeoxyriboNucleic Acid: the molecule that encodes genetic information in humans. It determines the structure, function and behavior of cells. |
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dyskeratosis congenita |
An inherited disease with onset in childhood and characterized by hyperpigmentation of the skin, nail dystrophy, mucosal changes and anomalies concerning the total number of blood cells. |
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