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(ep-i-der-mis) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the outer layer of skin in humans and animals.

Example Sentence

You always have dead cells on your epidermis.

More Example Sentences

The epidermis helps keep moisture inside.

Synonyms

skin; outer layer; cuticle

Antonyms

inside

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epidermis
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Rhymes

  • dermis
  • thermos

  • epidermis
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