Corneum

/kɔːrˈniːəm/ noun

Definition

The outermost layer of skin, specifically the stratum corneum, made of dead flattened cells that form a protective barrier.

Etymology

From Latin corneus meaning 'horny' or 'made of horn,' referring to the tough, horn-like quality of the outermost skin layer.

Kelly Says

The stratum corneum is your body's watertight suit—dead skin cells tightly packed with oils create a barrier so effective that it's naturally waterproof, letting you shower without dissolving!

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