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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EPIDERMIS

Via Late Latin from Greek, from epi- + derma skin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EPIDERMIS

epidermis  [ˌɛpɪˈdɜːmɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPIDERMIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epidermis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EPIDERMIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of epidermis in the English dictionary

The first definition of epidermis in the dictionary is Also called: cuticle. the thin protective outer layer of the skin, composed of stratified epithelial tissue. Other definition of epidermis is the outer layer of cells of an invertebrate. Epidermis is also the outer protective layer of cells of a plant, which may be thickened by a cuticle.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPIDERMIS


anthemis
ænˈθiːmɪs
cnemis
ˈniːmɪs
dermis
ˈdɜːmɪs
endodermis
ˌɛndəʊˈdɜːmɪs
hypodermis
ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪs
kermis
ˈkɜːmɪs
kirmess
ˈkɜːmɪs
koumis
ˈkuːmɪs
koumiss
ˈkuːmɪs
koumyss
ˈkuːmɪs
kumiss
ˈkuːmɪs
Themis
ˈθiːmɪs
vermis
ˈvɜːmɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPIDERMIS

epideictical
epidemic
epidemic cholera
epidemic encephalitis
epidemic meningitis
epidemic parotitis
epidemical
epidemically
epidemicity
epidemiologic
epidemiological
epidemiologically
epidemiologist
epidemiology
epidendrone
epidendrum
epidermal
epidermic
epidermoid
epidermolysis bullosa

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPIDERMIS

Amis
Artemis
camis
Cheremis
commis
epididymis
exomis
imprimis
in extremis
phlomis
pyramis
Salamis
salmis
Semiramis
semis
tamis
Temple of Artemis
vi et armis

Synonyms and antonyms of epidermis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «epidermis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPIDERMIS

Find out the translation of epidermis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epidermis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epidermis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

表皮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epidermis
570 millions of speakers

English

epidermis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एपिडर्मिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البشرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпидермис
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epiderme
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহিস্ত্বক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épiderme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epidermis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Epidermis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

表皮
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

표피
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epidermis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

da ngoài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேல் தோல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाह्यकेंद्रीत होणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epidermis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epidermide
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

naskórek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епідерміс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epidermă
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

επιδερμίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epidermis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epidermis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epidermis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epidermis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIDERMIS»

The term «epidermis» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.961 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIDERMIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «epidermis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «epidermis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epidermis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPIDERMIS»

Discover the use of epidermis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epidermis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Physiology of the insect epidermis
Illustrated with diagrams and electron micrographs, the book will interest research workers and advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Includes references and an index.
Keith Binnington, Arthur Retnakaran, 1991
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Esau's Plant Anatomy: Meristems, Cells, and Tissues of the ...
The term epidermis designates the outermost layer of cells on the primary plant body. It is derived from the Greek epi, for upon, and derma, for skin. In this book the term epidermis refers to the outermost layer of cells on all parts of the primary  ...
Ray F. Evert, 2006
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Epidermal Cells: Methods and Protocols
Despite this ancient divergence, there are important similarities between the epidermis of fish and mammals. In addition, recent work suggests that the genes required for epidermal development in the zebrafish also are essential for this ...
Kursad Turksen, 2005
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The Integument: A Textbook of Skin Biology
3 FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION IN THE INVERTEBRATE INTEGUMENT CHARACTERISTICS THE EPIDERMIS In invertebrates this generally consists of a single layer of cells, sometimes fused to form a syncytium. In species with a thick cuticle ...
Richard Ian Campbell Spearman, 1973
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Handbook of Plant Science
An epidermis, which may be denned as the outermost cell layer of the primary plant body, entirely covers herbaceous plants: leaves, stems, and roots all have an epidermis. Although usually just one cell thick (uniseriate), some plants have a ...
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Art of Examining and Interpreting Histologic Preparations: A ...
The skin consists of an epithelium (keratinized stratified squamous) called the epidermis and an underlying layer of connective tissue called the dermis. The appendages of skin (hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands) together with the two ...
William J. Krause, 2004
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The Laboratory Fish
Because the epidermis of most fishes contains little or no pigment and therefore appears largely transparent by gross observation, the structural aspects of this tissue will be described in the chapter on microscopic anatomy (Chapter 17).
Gary Kent Ostrander, 2000
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Surfactants in Personal Care Products and Decorative ...
1.2.1 The Epidermis The epidermis is the surface layer of the skin. It has a ridged and patterned surface — you can clearly see on your fingertips. The structure of the epidermis is complex. Cells in the epidermis form a multilayered system.
Linda D. Rhein, Mitchell Schlossman, Anthony O'Lenick, 2006
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Principles of Regenerative Medicine
Biologic and Molecular Basis for Regenerative Medicine of controls up to the accumulation blastema stage in both epidermis-free and denervated limbs, suggesting that neither the nerve nor wound epidermis is required for DNA synthesis ...
Anthony Atala, Robert Lanza, James A. Thomson, 2010
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Regenerative Biology and Medicine
The epidermis is differentiated into a remarkable array of structures that are important for thermoregulatory and sensory function (epidermis and hair), protection of fingertips (nails), vision (lens and cornea), and hearing (hair sensory cells of ...
David L. Stocum, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPIDERMIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epidermis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Skin cancer and sunbathing kills more people than car accidents …
And it can increase their risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, growths in the skin's basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Age-Defying Plant-Based Foods to Eat and Apply to Your Skin
The MUFAS helps improve skin tone and maintains optimal water levels in the epidermis, which makes your skin look and feel soft. Omega-9 ... «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
3
Beat the heat with frozen shower gel and chilled-out lip balm
The technology says it stimulates the epidermis to produce new cells, but I'm not sure how. Mostly it sounds like a good, moisturising emollient. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
How Tattoos Ink Your Skin
... a tattoo permanent, the ink has to penetrate into the dermis, or the tissue just underneath the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. «News Every day, Jul 15»
5
Nitrogen-use efficiency: Transport solution in rice variations
OsNRT1.1B is predominantly expressed in root hair, epidermis and stelar cells adjacent to the xylem in the root. Such an expression pattern, ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Tanning Tips For Pale People, Because Beet Red Is Better For Juice
... creates serious outcomes including increased risk of skin cancer and extrinsic aging of your epidermis (aka premature wrinkles and spots). «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
Electric Fields Spark Skin Rejuvenation
Further, the researchers showed that PEF-treated epidermis was temporarily thickened, correlating with an over-expression of p63 in the ... «SkinInc.com, Jul 15»
8
Ushvani unveils new men's grooming range
And though I've since invested in a half-decent razor, and milder foams tailored to my wimpy epidermis, nothing ever seems quite gentle ... «Director magazine, Jul 15»
9
Don't give your dog a hot foot
The epidermis is thick and highly keratinized. The underlying dermis contains sweat glands and a layer of fat that cushions the foot. Paw pads ... «Victoria Advocate, Jul 15»
10
Not Playing 'Fair' At NDTV
... perfectly normal looking women to plump up the left side of their lip as it's lopsided or remove their epidermis because it's dry and spotty. «Newslaundry, Jul 15»

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