epidermal cell
Ads
Free Samsung Galaxy SII www.sprint.com/Free-Galaxy-SII Start a New Line with Sprint® Today & Get a Free Samsung Galaxy SII.
Epithelial Cells www.cellapplications.com/ Primary Human Epithelial Cells High purity, low passage
| epidermal cell | |
noun | |
| any of the cells making up the epidermis |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Cite This Source
Cite This Source
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia
epidermal cell
in botany, outermost, protoderm-derived layer of cells covering the stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed parts of a plant. The epidermis and its waxy cuticle provide a protective barrier against mechanical injury, water loss, and infection. Various modified epidermal cells regulate transpiration, increase water absorption, and secrete substances.
Learn more about epidermal cell with a free trial on Britannica.com.
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
Cite This Source
Cite This Source
00:10
Epidermal cell
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Nearby Words
Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
