Epidermis. Definition. noun. One or more layers of cells forming the outermost portion of the skin or integument. Supplement. The epidermis is a protective outer covering of many plants and animals.It may be comprised of a single layer, as in plants, or of several layers of cells on top of the dermis, as in those of vertebrate animals.The primary role of the epidermis is to protect the more susceptible layers of the skin.he epidermis is a protective outer covering of many plants and animals. It may be comprised of a single layer, as in plants, or of several layers of cells on top of the dermis, as in those of vertebrate animals. The primary role of the epidermis is to protect the more susceptible layers of the skin.
After 82 games and an endless stream of entertainment and storylines, the 2016-17 NBA regular season is winding down. Most teams will conclude their season on Monday, April 11 with a select few teams wrapping things up the day before. Just under half of the NBA will then lick its wounds and prepare for next month's NBA draft lottery, ahead of the June NBA draft.
When do the NBA Playoffs Start? The last games of the 2017-2018 NBA season will be on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 and the NBA Playoffs will begin 3 days later on Saturday, April 14th. The NBA Playoffs have 8 teams from each conference and there are 4 rounds to the playoff, with the 4th round being the Championship Series.