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Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
  • Cosmetology
DEF

A small pearly firm noninflammatory elevation of the skin (as of the face) due to retention of oil gland secretion in a gland duct blocked by a thin layer of epithelium (...)

OBS

pl. milia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme
  • Cosmétologie
DEF

(...) granulation blanche, de la grosseur d'une tête d'épingle, apparaissant sur la peau saine (...)

Spanish

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