Botanical term for the outer protective layer of a plant stem or root.
facade; outer surface
Architectural term for the outer face or skin of a building; also used metaphorically for a superficial appearance.
The cells of the epidermis are constantly being renewed.
If you damage the bark of a tree, sap will come out from there.
The facade of this building is covered with glass.
hair cuticle; outermost layer of a hair
house dust mite
skin effect
epidermal necrolysis
epidermal cell
acanthosis nigricans
Standard kanji spelling; used across anatomy, botany, and architecture.
表 (surface) + 皮 (skin). The word transparently means 'surface skin' and is used across scientific and technical fields.