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epidermis

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɨ.pi.ˈðɛɾ.mɨ/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.”

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