epidermis
Plural: epidermides, epidermises
Noun
- the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
- The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
- The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from Latin epidermis, from Ancient Greek ἐπιδερμίς (epidermís), ἐπί (epí, “on top of”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”). Equivalent to epi- + dermis.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 14
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Words With Friends Score: 16
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