epidermis
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noun \ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məs\Definition of EPIDERMIS
1
a : the outer epithelial layer of the external integument of the animal body that is derived from the embryonic epiblast; specifically : the outer nonsensitive and nonvascular layer of the skin of a vertebrate that overlies the dermis b : any of various animal integuments
2
: a thin surface layer of tissue in higher plants formed by growth of a primary meristem
See Origin of EPIDERMIS
Late Latin, from Greek, from epi- + derma skin — more at derm-
First Known Use: 1626
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noun \-ˈdər-məs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of EPIDERMIS
1
: the outer epithelial layer of the external integument of the animal body that is derived from the embryonic epiblast; specifically : the outer nonsensitive and nonvascular layer of the skin of a vertebrate that overlies the dermis
2
: any of various animal integuments
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