epidermal

CEFRC2

/ˌɛpɪˈdɝməl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the outer layer of skin.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or pertaining to the epidermis.

Examples

  • The dermatologist examined the epidermal layer of the patient's skin.

  • The epidermal layer of skin is thin.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Epidermal cells regenerate quickly.

  • The epidermal cells of the capsule wall of Jubulopsis, with nodose "trigones" at the angles, are very reminiscent of what one finds in Frullania spp.

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Origin

adjective

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms. By surface analysis, epidermis + -al = epi- + derm- + -al.