사람이나 동물의 피부 가장 바깥쪽을 덮고 있는 조직 층.
The outermost layer of the skin that covers the dermis in humans and other vertebrates.
예문:
"The epidermis serves as the body's primary barrier against environmental pathogens and dehydration."
"New skin cells are continuously generated at the base of the epidermis to replace dead ones on the surface."
"A first-degree burn only affects the epidermis, causing redness and minor pain."
식물의 잎, 줄기, 뿌리 등의 표면을 감싸 보호하는 가장 바깥쪽의 세포 층.
The single layer of cells that forms the outer protective covering of a plant's primary body, including leaves and stems.
예문:
"The epidermis of many desert plants is covered with a thick waxy cuticle to minimize water loss."
"Microscopic stomata are located within the leaf epidermis to facilitate gas exchange for photosynthesis."