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nounthe outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off
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Definition that contains corneum
- stratum lucidum the layer of epidermis immediately under the stratum corneum in the skin of the palms and soles
- stratum granulosum the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum; contains cells (with visible granules) that die and move to the surface