Outer layer of skin (9)

I believe the answer is:

epidermis

'outer layer of skin' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for epidermis that I've seen before include "Outer layer of skin" , "Outermost layer" , "Surface of the skin" , "Protective covering" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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