Skin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010929",
  "term": "Skin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The outermost protective organ of the body, composed of multiple layers, primarily the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. In bioanalytical chemistry, skin is a common matrix for sampling and analysis, particularly for non-invasive or minimally invasive diagnostic methods. It can be used to detect biomarkers, drugs, or environmental contaminants through sweat, transdermal patches, or direct surface analysis.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1126 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/skin/"
}