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Epidermis vs Cuticle - What's the difference?

epidermis | cuticle | Synonyms |

Cuticle is a synonym of epidermis.



As nouns the difference between epidermis and cuticle

is that epidermis is the outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis while cuticle is the outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.

epidermis

English

(wikipedia epidermis)

Noun

(epidermises)
  • The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
  • The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

    • Synonyms

    * cuticle

    Derived terms

    * epidermal * epidermic * epidermoid

    See also

    * epithelium

    cuticle

    English

    (wikipedia cuticle)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.
  • The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
  • Dead or cornified epidermis.
  • (zoology, botany) A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants.
  • A thin skin formed on the surface of a liquid.

    • Synonyms

    * (outer protective covering) cuticula

    Derived terms

    * cuticular * epicuticle * exocuticle * mescocuticle * procuticle

    See also

    * nail * thumbnail * toenail * quick