A supporting structure or framework that lies above or upon another structure, especially in anatomy or biology.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'lemma' (skin, husk, or covering), suggesting an outer or additional layer above something else.
The term epilemma is rarely used in modern science, but it represents how medical language evolved—doctors used to describe every tiny anatomical layer with Greek-derived terms, creating a beautiful but incredibly complex vocabulary that modern medicine has tried to simplify.
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