epidermoid

adjective

epi·der·moid ˌe-pə-ˈdər-ˌmȯid

: resembling epidermis or epidermal cells : made up of elements like those of epidermis

an epidermoid cyst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web An infected epidermoid cyst An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous bump that can show up pretty much anywhere on your skin, including your belly button, the Mayo Clinic says. —

Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2019 The gruesome 7-minute video showcases Lee going in on a patient's neck who has an epidermoid cyst, a growth that at first glance, is honestly barely visible to the naked eye. —

Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 20 Sep. 2017

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