epidermis

🇺🇸 /ˌepɪˈdɜːrmɪs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌepɪˈdɜːmɪs/
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The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body.

The scientist explained that the thickness of a reptile's epidermis can vary depending on its environment.

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n. The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body.