Word
epidermal
Phoneticsepi·der·mal
US/ˌɛpəˈdɝməɫ/
UK/ˌɛpɪdˈɜːməl/
Definition
adj. relating to the outer layer of your skin, called the epidermis. You see it in talk about skin care or skin health.
adj. relating to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin in humans and animals. Often describes cells, tissues, or treatments affecting that surface layer.
Examples
“She uses cream for dry epidermal skin.”
“The dermatologist examines the epidermal layer to check for early signs of sun damage.”
“Recent studies of epidermal stem cells suggest the outer skin can renew itself more quickly than once believed, opening new paths for burn treatment.”
Examples
simple
“She uses cream for dry epidermal skin.”
contextual
“The dermatologist examines the epidermal layer to check for early signs of sun damage.”
complex
“Recent studies of epidermal stem cells suggest the outer skin can renew itself more quickly than once believed, opening new paths for burn treatment.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “epidermal” in context.
Verb
01. derive from epidermal
“These pigment cells derive from epidermal stem cells.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
02. human epidermal
“Researchers cultured human epidermal cells to test the new cream.”
adj + adj
03. intact epidermal
“Intact epidermal coverage is vital for preventing infection.”
adj + adj
04. normal epidermal
“Normal epidermal turnover takes about 28 days in young adults.”
adj + adj
Noun
05. epidermal barrier
“A damaged epidermal barrier can cause dryness and irritation.”
adj + noun
06. epidermal cell
“UV light can damage the DNA in an epidermal cell.”
adj + noun
07. epidermal cyst
“The dermatologist removed a small benign epidermal cyst.”
adj + noun
08. epidermal layer
“The outer epidermal layer protects against bacteria.”
adj + noun
09. epidermal tissue
“The biopsy examined epidermal tissue under a microscope.”
adj + noun
10. human epidermal growth factor
“The serum contains human epidermal growth factor to support repair.”
11. maintain healthy epidermal function
“Adequate hydration helps maintain healthy epidermal function.”
12. promote epidermal cell turnover
“Retinoids promote epidermal cell turnover for smoother skin.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms. By surface analysis, epidermis + -al = epi- + derm- + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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