epidermis
1 synonym for epidermis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use epidermis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
damage the epidermis
layers of the epidermis
plant epidermis
Mostly used in biology, medicine and skincare writing.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin epidermis, which came from Ancient Greek epidermis. The Greek word joined epi, meaning on top of, to derma, meaning skin.
Full origin of epidermis →Frequently asked questions
What is the epidermis?
It is the outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates. A similar outer layer of cells is found in invertebrates and plants.
What is the plural of epidermis?
The plural can be epidermides or epidermises.
What lies beneath the epidermis?
The dermis lies beneath it.
