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Noun: stratum corneum
  1. The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off
    "The stratum corneum acts as a barrier to protect the underlying skin layers";
    - corneum, horny layer

Type of: stratum

Part of: cuticle, epidermis

Encyclopedia: Stratum corneum