epidermal

adjective

epi·​der·​mal ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce epidermal (audio)
variants or less commonly epidermic
ˌe-pə-ˈdər-mik How to pronounce epidermal (audio)
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis

Examples of epidermal in a Sentence

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Skin cells naturally move upward and shed in a process called epidermal turnover, which ends with desquamation at the skin’s surface. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 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 The plant’s epidermal cells feature wavy interfaces that spread and distribute surface pressure. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026 For their study, the scientists created a skin graft that incorporated human epidermal stem cells. — New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for epidermal

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of epidermal was in 1816

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“Epidermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epidermal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

epidermal

adjective
epi·​der·​mal ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce epidermal (audio)
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis
epidermal tissues

Medical Definition

epidermal

adjective
epi·​der·​mal ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce epidermal (audio)
: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis

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