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epidermis

(EH-pih-DER-mis)
The outer layer of the two main layers of the skin.
Skin anatomy; drawing shows layers of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue including hair shafts and follicles, oil glands, lymph vessels, nerves, fatty tissue, veins, arteries, and a sweat gland.Enlarge this image in new window
Anatomy of the skin, showing the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
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