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Definition of Corneum
1. Noun. The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off.
Exact synonyms: Horny Layer, Stratum Corneum
Group relationships: Cuticle, Epidermis
Generic synonyms: Stratum
Group relationships: Cuticle, Epidermis
Generic synonyms: Stratum
Medical Definition of Corneum
1. See: stratum corneum epidermidis, stratum corneum unguis. Origin: L., ntr. Of corneus, horny, fr. Cornu, horn (05 Mar 2000)
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