1. plural form of epidermis; the outer layers of skin or plant tissue
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The botanist studied the epidermises of various leaf samples.
• Different plant species have epidermises with varying thickness.
• The microscope revealed damage to the epidermises of the specimens.
• Researchers compared the epidermises of healthy and diseased plants.
• The epidermises of desert plants are often waxy to prevent water loss.