Definitionn. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
Last update: September 27, 2015
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Epidermis is the external layer of the skin. [noun]
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The laser passes through the upper epidermis leaving it undamaged. [noun]
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The skin consist of two main layers, an outer layer called the epidermis and an inner layer called the dermis. [noun]
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Types of glands also exist, either in connection with the epidermis or not, such as nectaries, digestive glands, oil, resin and mucilage glands, &c. They serve the most various purposes in the life of the plant, but they are not of significance in relation to the primary vital activities, and cannot be dealt with in the limits of the present article.l The typical epidermis of the shoot of a land plant does not absorb water, but some plants living in situations where they cannot depend on a regular supply from the roots (e.g. [Please select]
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One to several minor growth-rings usually occur on each smooth area of epidermis between major growth-rings. [Please select]
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As the bone grows, the germinal layer of the epidermis grows with it. [Please select]
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Dead bone and epidermis become loosened at the margin of the wound. [Please select]
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The epidermis sloughs off soon afterward but the bone adheres to the wound. [Please select]
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Regenerated epidermis was usually thicker than the original scute. [Please select]
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Their shells were nearly covered with exposed bone and regenerated epidermis. [Please select]
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_Bottom_: Same shell with dead bone removed to expose regenerating epidermis and bone. [Please select]
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