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epidermis Definition


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epidermis
noun
    1. biol.
      The outermost layer of a plant or animal, which serves to protect the underlying tissues from infection, injury and water loss.
Derivative: epidermal
adj
    Etymology: 17c: Latin, from Greek derma the skin.



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