epidermis

UK
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/
US
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜr.mɪs/

Übersetzungen

epidermissubstantiv
epidermises
Pl.
UK
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/
US
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜr.mɪs/
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
Эпидермис - это самый внешний слой кожи.
Synonyme
outer layer
epithelial layer
epidermisadjektiv
UK
/ˌepɪˈdɜːmɪs/
US
/ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɪs/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "epidermis cells").

Definitionen

epidermissubstantiv
The outer layer of cells that forms a protective covering on the body of an organism.
Damage to the epidermis can usually heal quickly if the wound is kept clean.
The surface layer of the skin of an animal, especially a vertebrate.
A small cut on the epidermis can heal quickly without leaving a scar.
The outermost layer of cells in plants, which covers leaves, flowers, roots, and stems.
The plant's epidermis helps to reduce water loss and protect against pests.
epidermisadjektiv
Relating to or associated with the epidermis.
The researchers measured epidermis thickness in several sample areas.