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Periostracum :: Periostracum (n.) A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.

Epidermis :: Epidermis (v. t.) The outermost layer of the cells, which covers both surfaces of leaves, and also the surface of stems, when they are first formed. As stems grow old this layer is lost, and never replaced..

Subepiglottic :: Subepidermal (a.) Situated immediately below the epidermis.

Hypoderma :: Hypoderma (n.) A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma..

Epithelium :: Epithelium (n.) The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymphatics, serous cavities, etc. It often includes the epidermis (i. e., keratin-producing epithelial cells), and it is sometimes restricted to the alimentary canal, the glands and their appendages, -- the term endothelium being applied to the lining membrane of the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities..

Epidermeous :: Epidermeous (a.) Epidermal.

Epidermatoid :: Epidermatoid (a.) Epidermoid.

Enepidermic :: Enepidermic (a.) Applied to the skin without friction; -- said of medicines.

Epidermose :: Epidermose (n.) Keratin.

Epiderm :: Epiderm (n.) The epidermis.

Epidermic :: Epidermic (a.) Epidermal; connected with the skin or the bark.

Epidermical :: Epidermical (a.) Epidermal.

Dermatogen :: Dermatogen (n.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition..

Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) That part of a pistil which has no epidermis, and is fitted to receive the pollen. It is usually the terminal portion, and is commonly somewhat glutinous or viscid. See Illust. of Stamen and of Flower..

Dermatogen :: Dermatogen (n.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition..

Epidermoid :: Epidermoid (a.) Like epidermis; pertaining to the epidermis.

Desquamation :: Desquamation (n.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones..

Efflower :: Efflower (v. t.) To remove the epidermis of (a skin) with a concave knife, blunt in its middle part, -- as in making chamois leather..

Cuticular :: Cuticular (a.) Pertaining to the cuticle, or external coat of the skin; epidermal..

Epidermatic :: Epidermatic (a.) Epidermal.

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