epidermis
/ˌɛp.əˈdɝ.mɪs/
UK: /ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/
ɛp · ƏDɝ · mɪs (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
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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