Meaning & use
epidermis
The outer layer of the skin that covers and protects the tissue beneath it.
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A sunburn damages the epidermis, causing the skin to peel within a few days.
The epidermis regenerates constantly, replacing dead cells shed from its surface.
A note on using this word
The epidermis is the visible outer layer of skin; the dermis lies beneath it and contains nerves and blood vessels.
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