The skin and subcutaneous tissue, normally hair-bearing, covering the neurocranium. [M. E. fr. Scand. skalpr, sheath]
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scalp 'skalp n the part of the integument of the head usu. covered with hair in both sexes
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(skalp) that part of the skin of the head, exclusive of the face and ears, that is normally covered with hair.Medical dictionary. 2011.