protoderm

Term: protoderm(n)

Literally meaning: “first-skin”

Origin: Anc Greek

πρώτος/protos(=first) > πρo/pro-(prefix denoting “in front of”, “towards”, "before")

+δέρμα/derma(=skin) > δεσμά/desma(=bonds) because skin keeps the body tight > δέρω/dero(=to peel, to flay)

Definition

Protoderm is the outer layer of meristem that forms the epidermis of plants.