pilosebaceous apparatus
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pilosebaceous unit — the complex consisting of a hair follicle, its sebaceous (pilosebaceous) gland, and the arrector pili muscle. Called also pilosebaceous apparatus … Medical dictionary
skin disease — ▪ pathology Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human skin. They have a wide range of causes. General features Although most diseases affecting the skin originate in the layers of the skin, such abnormalities are… … Universalium
Acne — Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that are produced in… … Medical dictionary
NPSA — normal pilosebaceous apparatus … Medical dictionary
NPSA — • normal pilosebaceous apparatus … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
