表皮(ひょうひ)

ひょうひ
noun
epidermis; outer skin layer
1. epidermis; the outermost layer of skin
the thin outer layer of skin that protects the body
表皮(ひょうひ)が傷(きず)ついた。
The epidermis was injured.
表皮(ひょうひ)の細胞(さいぼう)は常(つね)に新(あたら)しくなる。
The cells of the epidermis are constantly renewing.
この化粧品(けしょうひん)は表皮(ひょうひ)を保護(ほご)する。
This cosmetic product protects the epidermis.

SKIN LAYERS:

  • 表皮(ひょうひ) - epidermis (outermost layer)
  • 真皮(しんぴ) - dermis (middle layer)
  • 皮下(ひか)組織(そしき) - subcutaneous tissue (innermost layer)

MEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT:
表皮(ひょうひ) is the technical term used in medical and scientific contexts. In everyday speech, 肌(はだ) (skin) is more commonly used.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 皮膚(ひふ) - skin (general medical term)
  • 肌(はだ) - skin (everyday word, often refers to complexion)
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