epidermis

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
  2. The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

Vertalings

Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/
Etimologie (Engels)

Borrowed from Latin epidermis, from Ancient Greek ἐπιδερμίς (epidermís), ἐπί (epí, “on top of”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”). Equivalent to epi- + dermis.

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