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epidermis Synonyms
Another word for epidermis
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• noun (Context 1)
The outer, nonvascular, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, which overlies the dermis and consists mainly of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
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"A superficial sunburn primarily damages the cuticle, causing redness and peeling within a few days."
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cuticle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Epidermis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/epidermis