epidermis

Meaning

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

Synonyms

cuticle

skin

epiderm

rind

epithelium

outer skin

outside

peel

peeling

scarfskin

epithilium

outicle

trueskin

scarf skin

cuticular layer

epidermal area

bark

epidermal layer

case

complexion

crust

cutis

dermis

Translations

épiderme

epidermide

epidermis

Epidermis

epiderme

επιδερμίδα

Oberhaut

epidermis

opperhuid

epidèrmide

بشرة

cutícula

epidermis

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/

Etymology

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