epidermis
nounfemininetécnico/ɨ.pi.ˈðɛɾ.mɨ/medium
e·pi·der·me
Definition
The outermost, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, composed mainly of stratified epithelial tissue.
The epidermis is constantly renewing itself.\nThe sun can cause damage to the epidermis.
Common collocations
epidermis layerepidermis cellsepidermis lesionepidermis thickness
Etymology
Do grego 'epidermis', de 'epi-' (sobre) + 'derma' (pele).