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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The ingredient makes your skin more susceptible to sun damage, which is already one of the main accelerants of epidermal aging.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Within hours, the wound epidermis becomes innervated by nearby nerve fibers, forming what biologists call the apical epidermal cap.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Within hours, the wound epidermis becomes innervated by nearby nerve fibers, forming what biologists call the apical epidermal cap.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Epidermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epidermal. Accessed 20 Jun. 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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