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epidermisthe thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌepɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

Korean meaning: 표피, 겉껍질 (사람이나 동물의 몸을 덮고 있는 가장 바깥층의 얇은 조직)

Korean pronunciation: 에피**더**미스

Example Sentences

  • After spending too much time in the sun, his epidermis started peeling off like old wallpaper.
  • The dermatologist explained that the epidermis renews itself every 28 days.
  • She treated her epidermis like a precious designer coat, applying sunscreen religiously.

epidermis

NOUN

//ˌepɪˈdɜːrmɪs//

the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

epidermis concept
💡 Concept

Doctor examines patient's epidermis with magnifying glass during checkup

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epidermis rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Like a thermos protects heat, epidermis shields the dermis neat!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌepɪˈdɜːrmɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌepɪˈdɜːmɪs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixepi--
Rootderm
Suffix--is

Origin

From Greek, combining 'epi' meaning 'upon' or 'over' and 'dermis' meaning 'skin.' The word literally describes the outermost layer that sits on top of the skin.

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🎵Rhyme

dermisthermos
dermis
thermos

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After spending too much time in the sun, his epidermis started peeling off like old wallpaper.

The dermatologist explained that the epidermis renews itself every 28 days.

😄 Fun example

She treated her epidermis like a precious designer coat, applying sunscreen religiously.

The biology textbook showed a detailed diagram of the epidermis structure.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

outer skinsurface layerskin barrier

Antonyms

dermissubcutaneous layer

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