epidermis
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebratesThe outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates.
» The outer layer of cells of plants is also called the epidermis.
Meaning
2 sensesThe outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates.
the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants.
Epidermis, Oberhaut, Epidermis
эпиде́рмаepidérma, эпиде́рмисepidérmis
Examples
2 sentencesThe outer layer of cells of plants is also called the epidermis.
Several areas of the epidermis of the face show a peculiar yellowish discoloration.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin epidermis, from Ancient Greek ἐπιδερμίς (epidermís), ἐπί (epí, “on topBorrowed from Latin epidermis, from Ancient Greek ἐπιδερμίς (epidermís), ἐπί (epí, “on top of”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”). Equivalent to epi- + dermis.
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Forms
plural: epidermides / epidermises| Singular | epidermis |
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