Epidermis: meaning, definitions and examples

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epidermis

 

[ หŒษ›pษชหˆdษœrmษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin layer

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and serving as protection against environmental factors.

Synonyms

cuticle, dermis, outer layer of skin

Examples of usage

  • The epidermis regenerates itself every 27 days.
  • UV rays can damage the epidermis.
  • The epidermis contains different types of cells, including keratinocytes.
  • Skin cancer can originate in the epidermis.
  • Maintaining a healthy epidermis is essential for overall skin health.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, the epidermis refers to the outermost layer of cells covering an organism, such as plants.

Synonyms

outer layer of cells, surface layer

Examples of usage

  • The epidermis of a leaf protects the plant from dehydration.
  • Botanists study the epidermis of plants to understand their adaptations.
  • The epidermis of a fruit can be smooth or hairy.
  • Insects can damage the epidermis of plant leaves.
  • The epidermis of an onion bulb is thin and translucent.

Translations

Translations of the word "epidermis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น epiderme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคšเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Epidermis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฟั–ะดะตั€ะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naskรณrek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กจ็šฎ (ใฒใ‚‡ใ†ใฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpiderme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท epidermis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œํ”ผ (pyo-pi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจ็šฎ (biวŽopรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirhรบรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธะดะตั€ะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜ (epidermisi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epidermis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ epidermis

Word origin

The word 'epidermis' originates from the Greek words 'epi' (upon) and 'derma' (skin). It has been used in the English language since the mid-18th century. The study of the epidermis has been crucial in the fields of dermatology and botany, helping researchers understand the protective barriers of organisms and their adaptations to different environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,911, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.