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epidermal

adjective
epi·​der·​mal | \ ËŒe-pÉ™-ˈdÉ™r-mÉ™l How to pronounce epidermal (audio) \
variants: or less commonly epidermic \ ËŒe-​pÉ™-​ˈdÉ™r-​mik How to pronounce epidermic (audio) \

Definition of epidermal

: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis

Examples of epidermal in a Sentence

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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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First Known Use of epidermal

1816, in the meaning defined above

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epidermal

adjective
epi·​der·​mal | \ ËŒep-É™-ˈdÉ™r-mÉ™l How to pronounce epidermal (audio) \

Medical Definition of epidermal

: of, relating to, or arising from the epidermis

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