skin
noun
the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.
underskin
-
a word derived from
skin.
Example Sentences
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Finding osteoderms in a fast-breeding, easily maintained animal like a mouse could help unlock how and why the forces of evolution have continually produced underskin bone armor, Dr. Maden said.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
