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July 2, 2026
| Id | http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C33563
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C33563
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| Preferred Name | Skin Tissue |
| Definitions |
Tissue composed of three layers- epidermis, dermis and subcutis which protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion through sweat.
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| Synonyms |
Skin Tissue
SKIN TISSUE
Human Skin
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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
All Properties
| label | Skin Tissue
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| prefixIRI | Thesaurus:C33563
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| code | C33563
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| DEFINITION | Tissue composed of three layers- epidermis, dermis and subcutis which protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion through sweat.
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| ALT_DEFINITION | Tissue composed of three layers, epidermis, dermis and subcutis which protect underlying muscles and organs.
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| Legacy Concept Name | Skin_Tissue
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| Contributing_Source |
CDISC
FDA
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| FULL_SYN |
Skin Tissue
SKIN TISSUE
Human Skin
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| UMLS_CUI | C0684084
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| Preferred_Name | Skin Tissue
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| Semantic_Type | Tissue
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