epidermis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin epidermis, from Ancient Greek ἐπιδερμίς (epidermís), ἐπί (epí, “on top of”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”). Equivalent to epi- + dermis.

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Synonyms

cuticle

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