epidermis in Chinese
epidermis in Chinese is 表皮 — epidermis means the outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
epidermis in Chinese
表皮
Pronounced: biǎo pí
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
What does "epidermis" mean?
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noun The outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
"Sunburn damages the epidermis first."
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noun A similar outer layer of cells found in invertebrates and plants.
"The epidermis of a leaf helps to limit water loss."
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epidermis in a sentence
- Sunburn damages the epidermis first.
- The epidermis is thinner on the eyelids than on the soles of the feet.
- The epidermis of a leaf helps to limit water loss.
- Under the microscope, you can peel away a thin strip of onion epidermis.
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What is "epidermis" in Chinese?
"epidermis" in Chinese is 表皮. epidermis means: The outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
How do you pronounce 表皮?
"epidermis" in Chinese is 表皮, pronounced "biǎo pí".
How do you use "epidermis" in a sentence?
Example: "Sunburn damages the epidermis first." In Chinese, "epidermis" is 表皮.
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