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epidermis

Syllabification: (ep·i·der·mis)
Pronunciation: /ˌepiˈdərmis/

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Definition of epidermis

noun

Biology
  • the outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular.
  • Zoology & Anatomy the surface epithelium of the skin of an animal, overlying the dermis.
  • Botany the outer layer of tissue in a plant, except where it is replaced by periderm.

Derivatives

epidermal

Pronunciation: /-ˈdərməl/

adjective

epidermic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdərmik/

adjective

epidermoid

Pronunciation: /-ˈdərˌmoid/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek, from epi 'upon' + derma 'skin'

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