epidermis — the 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/
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
The dermatologist points to the epidermis as the skin's outermost protective layer.
Like a thermos protects heat, epidermis shields the dermis neat!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
epi- (upon/over) + dermis (skin)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The biology textbook showed a detailed diagram of the epidermis structure.”
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