epidermis

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/
• (GA) IPA: /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/

Noun

epidermis (plural epidermides)

1. The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
2. The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

Synonyms

• cuticle

Translations

• French: épiderme
• German: Oberhaut, Epidermis
• Italian: epidermide
• Portuguese: epiderme
• Russian: эпиде́рма
• Spanish: epidermis

Translations

• Italian: epidermide

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