epidermidalization

noun

ep·​i·​der·​mi·​dal·​iza·​tion ˌep-ə-ˌdər-məd-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce epidermidalization (audio)
: the transformation of cuboidal cells derived from the stratum basale into flattened cells of the outer horny layer of the skin

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“Epidermidalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epidermidalization. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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