🧴epidermis

noun
/ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

Meaning

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Example Sentences

The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

Synonyms

skin, cuticle, outer layer, surface, covering

Antonyms

dermis, inner tissue

Collocations

epidermis layer, epidermis cells, epidermis function

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