scalp

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the body covering the head of an animal or human, containing the skin and the underlying tissue.

  - "The scalp is the largest organ in the human body."
  - "Massaging the scalp can help reduce stress."
  - "Scalp problems such as dandruff or psoriasis can cause discomfort."

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Pronunciation

1. /skælp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780350"

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Synonyms

scaup , skull , summit , resell , sieve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scalp
calf , alf , half , palf , qualf , scoff , scofflaw , gaff , laff , raft , rafts , staff

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Variants

List of all variants of scalp that leads to same result
scalp , scalps , scalped , scalper , scalpers , scalping , scalp lock , scalp locks , go after someone's scalp , want someone's scalp

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Etymology

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Old English scalf 'head, skull', from Proto-Germanic *skalbaz, from *skel- 'cover, conceal' + *-baz 'head'.

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Trivia

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1. The human scalp has an area of about 1,800 square inches.

2. The scalp contains about 100,000 hair follicles.

3. The scalp is rich in blood vessels and nerves, making it a sensitive area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dermis: The inner layer of the scalp, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and other structures.

2. Epidermis: The outer layer of the scalp, which protects the body from the environment.

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Culture

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In various cultures, scalps have been used as trophies or symbols of power. In some indigenous American cultures, taking an enemy's scalp was considered a great honor. Scalps have also appeared in literature and art, such as in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick' and in the paintings of Paul Cézanne.

How to Memorize "scalp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bald head as the scalp.
   - Visualize the layers of the skin on the scalp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the scalp with the head.
   - Remember that it is the part of the body that covers the head.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scalp is the cover of the head' to remember the definition.

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