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Epidermis (skin)

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  • Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. It forms the waterproof, protective wrap over the body's surface and is made up of stratified squamous epithelium with an underlying basement membrane.

 

Soundex: E136 ( E136 S25 )

Metaphone: EPTRMSSKN

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