hudlag
Hudlag is a term found in several Scandinavian languages meaning "skin layer." In medical and educational contexts it is used to refer to the layered structure that makes up the integumentary system. In English-language dermatology, the components are usually described by their names (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) rather than as a single "hudlag," but the term appears in Nordic texts as a general descriptor of the skin's architecture.
Etymology: The word combines hud (skin) and lag (layer) in languages such as Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish,
Structure: The skin consists of three primary tiers: the epidermis (outer protective barrier), the dermis (middle,
Function: As a whole, the hudlag protects against environmental hazards, supports sensory perception, regulates temperature, and
Clinical relevance: Knowledge of the hudlag is essential in dermatology and medicine for understanding disease processes