alipica

English translation: alipoid/alipic

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Spanish term or phrase:alipica
English translation:alipoid/alipic
Entered by: John Cutler

03:37 Dec 7, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) / skin
Spanish term or phrase: alipica
Piel seca-alipica
TranslatorC
Local time: 00:05
alipoid/alipic
Explanation:
Both these answers seem to be synonomous, but I'd go with alipoid.

The accent is missing in your example. It should be alípica, meaning a- lipic or lack of oil (lipid).

Alipoid

Characterised by absence of lipoids.

Origin: g. A-priv. _ lipoides, resembling fat

Some info in Spanish:

SECA ALÍPICA, tiene una falta de secreción sebácea y sudoral pero principalmente falta de grasa, de aspecto seco, opaco y reacciona mal a un exceso de sol, aire o productos agresivos.

PIEL SECA (ALÍPICA Y DESHIDRATADA)
Este tipo de piel se presta ala confusión ya que puede ser seca por falta de sebo (alípica) o bien por pérdida de agua (deshidratada). Estos dos casos existen en personas de piel fina.
La piel seca alípica. La capa córnea es mas gruesa y compacta y la secreción sebácea es menor ya que su glándula es más pequeña, por eso hay una falta de grasa o lípidos.

Info in English:

Alipoid skin refers to dry skin as a result of a lack of oil over the entire body as there are smaller sebaceous glands that are under active. The visible symptoms are reduced elasticity, scaling and roughness. Clients with this condition complain about tightness and itching.
http://skintradespa.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-is-alipoid-ski...

Definition of Alipic SkinThere are two types of skin dryness. These conditions often co-exist, contributing toward the predisposition to wrinkles, dehydration and irritation.
http://www.skin-beauty.com/alipicskin.html
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John Cutler
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3alipoid/alipic
John Cutler
2alopecia
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
alopecia


Explanation:
It occurs to me...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alopecia_areata

Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
United States
Local time: 22:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ArmenianArmenian
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Gerard Burns Jr.: Could still be a misspelling, but as Mr. Cutler says, "alípic" exists in Spanish, used in the cosmetics industry rather than medical.
54 mins
  -> Thank you, Gerard.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
alipoid/alipic


Explanation:
Both these answers seem to be synonomous, but I'd go with alipoid.

The accent is missing in your example. It should be alípica, meaning a- lipic or lack of oil (lipid).

Alipoid

Characterised by absence of lipoids.

Origin: g. A-priv. _ lipoides, resembling fat

Some info in Spanish:

SECA ALÍPICA, tiene una falta de secreción sebácea y sudoral pero principalmente falta de grasa, de aspecto seco, opaco y reacciona mal a un exceso de sol, aire o productos agresivos.

PIEL SECA (ALÍPICA Y DESHIDRATADA)
Este tipo de piel se presta ala confusión ya que puede ser seca por falta de sebo (alípica) o bien por pérdida de agua (deshidratada). Estos dos casos existen en personas de piel fina.
La piel seca alípica. La capa córnea es mas gruesa y compacta y la secreción sebácea es menor ya que su glándula es más pequeña, por eso hay una falta de grasa o lípidos.

Info in English:

Alipoid skin refers to dry skin as a result of a lack of oil over the entire body as there are smaller sebaceous glands that are under active. The visible symptoms are reduced elasticity, scaling and roughness. Clients with this condition complain about tightness and itching.
http://skintradespa.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-is-alipoid-ski...

Definition of Alipic SkinThere are two types of skin dryness. These conditions often co-exist, contributing toward the predisposition to wrinkles, dehydration and irritation.
http://www.skin-beauty.com/alipicskin.html

John Cutler
Spain
Local time: 06:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you! This translation does deal with skincare and cosmetics, so your answer was very helpful and correct. I am missing the accent but cannot do so with this computer unless I'm on Outlook or using Word.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jenniferts
11 mins
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agree  Muriel Vasconcellos
39 mins
  -> Thanks Muriel

agree  Gerard Burns Jr.: Or, "alipidic". None of these seem much used in bioscience though. They seem to be beauty-care terms in Spanish and English alike.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, you´re quite right.
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