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- bacainn dheirmeach Tagairt Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- bacainn chraicneach Tagairt Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- dermal barrier | cutaneous barrier
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- Nóta The skin is a defensive organ, protecting against the invasion of foreign substances from the environment to the body and maintaining homeostasis. It is a noninvasive route of drug administration, and therefore, offers superior patient compatibility compared to the use of numerous injections. However, skin is the first line of defense of the body and the last barrier separating the organism from the dangerous environment of viruses, pathogens, and toxins.