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epidermis

n.

1. the outer, protective, nonvascular layer of the skin of vertebrates.

2. the outer layer of cells of various invertebrates.

3. the outermost layer of cells covering the leaves and young parts of plants.

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multiple comparison test

multiple comparison test

any of various statistical procedures used to follow up on a significant result from an analysis of variance by determining which groups in particular differ in their mean values. Examples include Duncan’s multiple range test, the Fisher least significant difference test, the REGWQ test, the Scheffé test, and Tukey’s honestly significant difference test. See also post hoc comparison.