epidermal
adjective
epi·der·mal
ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məl 
variants
or less commonly epidermic
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
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During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
An improvement in skin tone was observed after four to eight weeks, while an increase in epidermal thickness was noted after 12 weeks.5
HA has a unique property of absorbing and binding moisture in the skin, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
For their study, the scientists created a skin graft that incorporated human epidermal stem cells.
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The plant’s epidermal cells feature wavy interfaces that spread and distribute surface pressure.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
An improvement in skin tone was observed after four to eight weeks, while an increase in epidermal thickness was noted after 12 weeks.5
HA has a unique property of absorbing and binding moisture in the skin, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
For their study, the scientists created a skin graft that incorporated human epidermal stem cells.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
The plant’s epidermal cells feature wavy interfaces that spread and distribute surface pressure.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for epidermal
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“Epidermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epidermal. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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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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