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• Data - a collection of information

• Dehydrated skin - skin lacking water, caused by, not drinking sufficient water, the environment or alcohol

• Depilation - removal of superfluous hair

• Dermal papilla - a projection of the papillary layer of the dermis, that may contain blood vessels or nerve endings

• Dermatitis -

• Dermis

• Dermatology - A branch of science dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases.

• Dermis - a layer of dense connective tissue beneath the epidermis

• Desincrustation - deep cleansing treatment using the effects of a galvanic current

• Desquamation - shedding of dead skin cells in the epidermis

• Detoxification - Cleansing the body of accumulated toxins

• Diabetes - a metabolic disorder charaterised by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood causes excessive thirst and an excessive discharge of urine

• Diastolic pressure - arterial pressure of the blood during the interval between heartbeats

• Diathermy - production of heat in a part of the body using a high frequency current

• Digestive system - the means by which the body takes in (ingests), breaks down (digests) and absorbs food

• Dilated capillaries - enlarged, expanded or widened blood vessels that are evident in the skin

• Direct current - a constant electrical current flowing in one direction using batteries or a rectified, smoothed alternating current

• Disease - a condition affecting the body as a result of infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress and characterised by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms

• Disinfectant - chemical agent which completely destroys bacteria

• Disorder - an ailment affecting the function of the mind or body

• Distal - furthest from the point of origin

• Dry skin - a skin that is deficient in natural oils and moisture

• Dysmenorrhea - painful menstruation