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epidermis

/ˌep.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˌep.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/

uncountable

The outermost layer of the skin, providing a protective barrier against the external environment.

  • 🇷🇺Самый внешний слой кожи, обеспечивающий защитный барьер от внешней среды.
  1. Outer skin layer B2 formal medical

    The outermost layer of the skin, providing a protective barrier against the environment.

    • The epidermis is the first line of defense against pathogens.
    • Sunburn damages the cells of the epidermis.
    • The epidermis constantly regenerates itself through cell division.

    🇷🇺Эпидермис

    Synonyms: cuticle

  • epidermides plural form
  • epidermises plural form
  • epidermides' possessive plural form
  • epidermises' possessive plural form
  • epidermis's possessive singular form