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epidermis

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜr.mɪs/

epidermisnoun

epidermises

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜr.mɪs/

Translations

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Эпидермис - это самый внешний слой кожи.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

outer layer

epithelial layer

epidermisadjective

/ˌepɪˈdɜːmɪs/

/ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɪs/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "epidermis cells").

Definitions

Relating to or associated with the epidermis.

The researchers measured epidermis thickness in several sample areas.