epidermis

epidermis definition - medical

ep·i·der·mis (ĕpˌĭ-dûrˈmĭs)

noun
The nonvascular outer protective layer of the skin, covering the dermis.

Related Forms:

  • epˌi·derˈmal (-məl), epˌi·derˈmic adjective

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