Epidermis
[,epɪ'dɜːmɪs] or [,ɛpɪ'dɝmɪs]
Definition
(noun.) the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates.
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Definition
(v. t.) The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis.
(v. t.) The outermost layer of the cells, which covers both surfaces of leaves, and also the surface of stems, when they are first formed. As stems grow old this layer is lost, and never replaced.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Cuticle, scarf-skin.[2]. (Bot.) Exterior coating.
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Definition
n. scarf-skin or cuticle forming an external covering of a protective nature for the true skin or corium.—adjs. Epider′matoid; Epider′mic Epider′mal Epider′midal.
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Examples
- The only method of reaching these is by the complete removal of the epidermis of the part and of the upper portion of the _cutis_ also. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- He discovered silica in the epidermis of the stems of weeds, corn, and grasses. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
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