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stratum corneum

(kôrˈnē-əm)

noun pl. strata cornea

The horny outer layer of the epidermis, consisting mainly of dead or peeling cells.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: : stratum

Origin: + Latin corneum

Origin: , neuter of corneus, horny; see cornea

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