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horny layer

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Noun1.horny layer - the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off
corneum, stratum corneum
epidermis, cuticle - the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
stratum - one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)


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The stratum corneum, the outermost layer, is composed of flattened dead cells (corneocytes or squames) attached to each other to form a tough, horny layer of keratin mixed with several lipids, which help maintain the hydration, pliability, and barrier effectiveness of the skin.
Hygiene of the Skin: When Is Clean Too Clean? by Larson, Elaine / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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