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epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məl
variants
or less commonly epidermic
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
Examples of epidermal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This leads to a buildup of epidermal debris that can form long, hair-like structures on the tongue.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
The cuticle is not really living, but the epidermal cells are, says Carter.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Because of a lower ceramide content and higher trans epidermal water loss, darker skin is more prone to dryness which can result in more dead skin, dullness, and darker facial hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2023
Proper and regular skin exfoliation is the best way to prevent milia formation (small epidermal cysts caused by the buildup of sebum and keratin proteins), according to Aparovich.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Melanocytes are a small subset of epidermal cells that play an outsize role in protecting your skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure.
—Craig Ceol, The Conversation, 10 July 2023
My lip lift involved mostly the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin, but there are some more invasive lip lifts, depending on the needs and goals of each patient.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 7 July 2023
Wild parsnip, which is often found growing alongside poison hemlock, can react with the skin if touched, destroying epidermal cells and possibly leading to severe blistering.
—Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2023
Dermal melasma may increase blood vessels in the dermis.4 Mixed Mixed melasma is a combination of both epidermal and dermal melasma.
—Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing epidermal
Dictionary Entries Near epidermal
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“Epidermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epidermal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
epidermal tissues
Medical Definition
epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
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