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Cuticularization

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epidermizationnounThe formation of the epidermis from underlying cells
cuticlenounThe strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
epidermanounAny abnormal outgrowth from the epidermis.
cuticulanoun(zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
dermatogennoun(botany) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition.
hypodermisnoun(anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.
epidermalizationnounFormation of the epidermis (stratified squamous epithelium) from glandular or mucosal epithelium.
apolysisnoun(religion) A prayer of dismissal at the end of an Eastern Orthodox service
keratoplasianounThe formation of a layer of keratin
endocuticlenoun(biology) The inner, elastic layer of the cuticle of an insect
papillogenesisnounThe formation of papillae
telogenesisnoun(medicine, anatomy) The final growth state of a hair or feather follicle
suberizationnoun(botany) conversion of the cell walls into cork tissue by development of suberin; commonly taking place in exposed tissues, as when a callus forms over a wound.
mesocuticlenoun(biology) a layer of tissue between the exocuticle and endocuticle in some arthropods
subcuticlenounSynonym of hypodermis.
pelliclenounA thin skin or film.
procuticlenoun(biology) The major portion of the exoskeleton of an insect or arthropod
hypodermnounAlternative form of hypodermis. [An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.]
exocuticlenounThe layer between the epicuticle and the endocuticle of an insect
setationnounA growth or covering of setae

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