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stratum corneum
noun: the outermost layer of the epidermis that consists of keratin-rich corneocytes connected by desmosomes and embedded in a matrix of lipids (such as ceramides and cholesterol) arranged in bilayers and that regulates skin permeability, maintains hydration, provides structural integrity, and acts as a protective barrier (as against UV radiation, pathogens, and toxins)
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