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What is an overgrowth of tissue called?
An overgrowth of tissue is called hyperplasia. This condition involves an increase in the number of cells in a specific tissue or organ, leading to enlargement or thickening of the affected area. Hyperplasia can be caused by various factors such as hormonal changes, inflammation, or abnormal cell growth.
What is a wound that scrapes off the epidermis called?
A wound that scrapes off the epidermis (or part of the epidermis) is called an abrasion.
The outside layer of skin on the human body is called the?
The epidermis.
Epidermis is commonly called bark?
Epidermis is commonly called skin, not bark.
What is the layer of skin that you can see?
Epidermis .. the layer of the epidermis you can see is called the stratum corneum.
Which organ system includes the epidermis?
The integumentary system includes the epidermis. The epidermis is part of the organ called the skin.
What are the pores in the epidermis called?
It is called the stomata.
What is found in the epidermis?
The epidermis of the skin is mostly made of a protein called keratin.
What is the thickening of the lens called?
The thickening of the lens is called presbyopia. This condition occurs with age and results in difficulty focusing on close-up objects.
What is the waxy covering the upper and lower epidermis called?
The waxy coating the epidermis in a plant secretes is called a cuticle.
When ponds have an overgrowth of algae from excess nutrients what is it called?
eutrophication
What is the growing layer of the skin called?
epidermis
