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Complete Definition of "epidermis"

English
Etymology
From epi- (AGr. á¼Ïί, on top of) + dermis (< δέÏμα(derma), skin)

Noun
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epidermis
#The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
#The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

Synonyms
cuticle

Derived terms
epidermal
epidermic
epidermoid

See also
epithelium

Translations
Greek: t|el|εÏιδεÏμίδα|f|sc=Grek [1]
Russian: t|ru|ÑпидеÑма|f|trepidérma|scCyrl, t|ru|ÑпидеÑмиÑ|m|trepidérmis|scCyrl

Category:Anatomy

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