skin barrier

collocation in English

meaningsofskinandbarrier

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skin
noun
uk
/skɪn/us
/skɪn/
the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, ...
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barrier
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈbær.i.ər/us
/ˈber.i.ɚ/
used to describe methods of preventing pregnancy that work by physically blocking sperm from coming into contact with ...
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(Definition ofskinandbarrierfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It could be speculated that penetration of theskinbarriermakes the schistosomula less able to penetrate the placenta barrier.
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Some diseases also involve hyperkeratosis and\\or reducedskinbarrierfunction, which may be secondary effects of the disturbed epithelium.
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This coincidence is significant because the genes located in this complex are crucially involved in terminal differentiation of the epidermis and formation of an effectiveskinbarrier.
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Because it requires breaking theskinbarrier, tattooing may carry health risks, including infection and allergic reactions.
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Flea bites allow for the bacteria to pass theskinbarrier.
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Restoring theskinbarrierfunction can improve skin hydration and protect skin from external irritants.
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Palatal adhesives are oral adhesives orskinbarriermaterials used to occlude a fistula of the hard palate.
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Sebaceous lipids make an important contribution in maintaining the integrity of theskinbarrier, and express pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
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The impairedskinbarrierfunction commonly leads to localized infection, which sepsis and death may follow.
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Within the stratum corneum, filaggrin monomers can become incorporated into the lipid envelope, which is responsible for theskinbarrierfunction.
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