Meaning of the word epidermis in English

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epidermis

US /ˌep.əˈdɝː.mɪs/
UK /ˌep.əˈdɝː.mɪs/
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Noun

1.

the outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular

Example:
The outermost layer of our skin is called the epidermis.
Damage to the epidermis can lead to infections.
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