noun
- the outermost layer of skin; the epidermis
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The scarfskin protects the underlying layers of tissue from damage.
- Dermatologists study diseases that affect the scarfskin.
- The scarfskin constantly sheds dead cells and renews itself.
- Burns can damage the scarfskin and deeper skin layers.
- The scarfskin forms a barrier against bacteria and other harmful substances.
- Medical students learn about the structure and function of the scarfskin.