epidermis
noun
epi·der·mis
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Definition of epidermis
1a
: the outer epithelial layer of the external integument of the animal body that is derived from the embryonic epiblast
specifically
: the outer nonsensitive and nonvascular layer of the skin of a vertebrate that overlies the dermis
b
: any of various animal integuments
2
: a thin surface layer of tissue in higher plants formed by growth of a primary meristem
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Melanosomes move from the melanocytes to different cells, like the epidermis, and deposit the pigments that give us the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Learned How to Reconstruct Long-Extinct Animals," 20 Aug. 2019 The young caecilians also come equipped with a special set of temporary teeth designed for scoring and lifting their mother’s epidermis off of her body without injuring her in the process. — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, "Caecilians," 27 June 2019 Additionally the machine has attachments for viewing eyes, ears, throat and epidermis. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "OakBend Medical Center brings telemedicine to Wharton Hospital Campus," 15 June 2019 Naturally occurring in sebum (skin's oil), these fats hold together the cells of the epidermis to reinforce the skin's protective barrier. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 For weeks after they were milled, our streets were embarrassingly exposed, the asphalt epidermis gone, but no new skin was applied. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "From potholes to perfect pavement: My neighborhood has lovely new streets," 24 June 2018 In addition to the transplant, some of her forearm epidermis was attached to her ear, which covers additional scar tissue around Burrage's left jawline. — Matthew Martinez, star-telegram, "Surgeons 'grew' ear on Army private's arm after she was disfigured in horrific crash | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 9 May 2018 His victory will briefly bruise the delicate epidermis of golf. — Tim Layden, SI.com, "Patrick Reed Can't Be Denied as He Bucks Convention to Win at Augusta," 8 Apr. 2018 The young caecilians also come equipped with a special set of temporary teeth designed for scoring and lifting their mother’s epidermis off of her body without injuring her in the process. — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, "Caecilians," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'epidermis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for epidermis
epidermis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of epidermis
medical
: the outer layer of skin
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epidermis
noun
epi·der·mis
| \ ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məs
\
\
Kids Definition of epidermis
1
: a thin outer layer of skin covering the dermis
2
: any of various thin outer layers of plants or animals
epidermis
noun
epi·der·mis
| \ -ˈdər-məs
\
\
Medical Definition of epidermis
1
: the outer epithelial layer of the external integument of the animal body that is derived from the embryonic epiblast
specifically
: the outer nonsensitive and nonvascular layer of the skin of a vertebrate that overlies the dermis
2
: any of various animal integuments
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