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epidermis in German

epidermis in German is Epidermis, Oberhaut — epidermis means the outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.

epidermis in German

Epidermis
noun
Oberhaut
noun

What does "epidermis" mean?

  1. noun The outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
    "Sunburn damages the epidermis first."
  2. 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 German?
"epidermis" in German is Epidermis, Oberhaut. epidermis means: The outer, protective layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
How do you use "epidermis" in a sentence?
Example: "Sunburn damages the epidermis first." In German, "epidermis" is Epidermis, Oberhaut.
Are there other ways to say "epidermis" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "epidermis": Epidermis, Oberhaut.
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