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/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/ · noun
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis.
Use epidermis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Epidermis means The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis.
Common synonyms include cuticle.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use epidermis where its definition matches the intended context.
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