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epidermis

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As a noun, epidermis means the outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis.

Meanings of epidermis

2 meanings

noun

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

  2. The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body su…
cuticle

Words that rhyme with epidermis

thermosdermis

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