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Epidermis

/ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

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