die Epidermis
Translation
epidermis, outer skin
Examples
Die Epidermis ist die äußerste Hautschicht.
The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin.
Eine gesunde Epidermis schützt vor Infektionen.
A healthy epidermis protects against infections.
Grammar Patterns
the epidermis ((of sth.)) the epidermis of sth. The epidermis of the plant is very thin.
Similar Words
Oberhaut (outer skin)
Etymology
From Greek 'epi-' meaning 'upon' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'. Literally 'upon the skin'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'epicenter' being 'upon the center'. Similarly, the 'epidermis' is 'upon the dermis' (the main layer of skin).