epidermis
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates.
Other meanings
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants.
Synonyms
- cuticle
A kind of
- stratum
Kinds of epidermis
- mantle
Word history
From Ancient Greek "ἐπιδερμίς".
Where this comes from
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