epidermal

adjective

epi·der·mal | \ ˌe-pə-ˈdər-məl

variants: or less commonly epidermic \ ˌe-pə-ˈdər-mik

Definition of epidermal

: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis

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Tarceva is a small molecule which disrupts signals transmitted by a protein called the epidermal growth-factor receptor (EGFR). — The Economist, "Knives, beams, drugs and antibodiesToday’s anti-cancer tools are ever better wielded," 14 Sep. 2017 Rogers and his team are also trialing epidermal electronics in several different areas. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, "Will These Flexible Skin Patches Replace Wires in Hospitals?," 8 June 2017

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epidermal

adjective

epi·der·mal | \ ˌep-ə-ˈdər-məl

: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis