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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However, powerful doesn't necessarily mean irritating: Research shows that retinol can be tolerated well by people, and can even increase epidermal thickness.
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This leads to a buildup of epidermal debris that can form long, hair-like structures on the tongue.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
The cuticle is not really living, but the epidermal cells are, says Carter.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
However, powerful doesn't necessarily mean irritating: Research shows that retinol can be tolerated well by people, and can even increase epidermal thickness.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 July 2024
This leads to a buildup of epidermal debris that can form long, hair-like structures on the tongue.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
The cuticle is not really living, but the epidermal cells are, says Carter.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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“Epidermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epidermal. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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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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