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Cuticle

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epidermisnounThe outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis

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epidermisnounThe outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
spinoseHaving a spine, or spines
epicuticlenoun(biology) The outermost portion of the cuticle of an arthropod or plant.
cuticulanoun(zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
endocuticlenoun(biology) The inner, elastic layer of the cuticle of an insect
exodermnounAn outer layer of skin.
pelliclenounA thin skin or film.
hypodermisnoun(anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.
procuticlenoun(biology) The major portion of the exoskeleton of an insect or arthropod
ecteronnoun(obsolete, anatomy) The external layer of the skin and mucous membranes; epithelium; ecderon.
exocuticlenounThe layer between the epicuticle and the endocuticle of an insect
hypodermnounAlternative form of hypodermis. [An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.]
mesocuticlenoun(biology) a layer of tissue between the exocuticle and endocuticle in some arthropods
subcuticlenounSynonym of hypodermis.
ectodermnoun(biology) The outermost of the three tissue layers in the embryo of a metazoan animal, which produces through development, the epidermis (skin) and nervous system of the adult.
skinnoun(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
epidermanounAny abnormal outgrowth from the epidermis.
epidermologynounA branch of cosmetic science specialising in the treatment of the skin.
perionyxnoun(anatomy) The epidermis bordering a nail.
ecderonnounAlternative form of ecteron. [(obsolete, anatomy) The external layer of the skin and mucous membranes; epithelium; ecderon.]

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