endodermis
English
noun
Definitions
- (botany) In a plant stem or root, a cylinder of cells that separates the outer cortex from the central core. The endodermis controls flow of water and minerals within the plant. In most plants, this tissue is restricted to the roots.
- The deepest layer of the skin.
Etymology
Prefix from English dermis (skin).
Origin
English
dermis
Gloss
skin
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
皮, 膚, 肌
Emoji
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- dermis English
- epidermis English
- gastrodermis English
- hypodermis English
- neodermis English
- subdermis English
- δέρμα Ancient Greek