epidermoid

adjective

epi·der·moid | \ ˌe-pə-ˈdər-ˌmȯid

Definition of epidermoid

: resembling epidermis or epidermal cells : made up of elements like those of epidermis an epidermoid cyst

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An infected epidermoid cyst An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous bump that can show up pretty much anywhere on your skin, including your belly button, the Mayo Clinic says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Belly Button Infections You Can Get (and What to Do If You Have One)," 23 Feb. 2019 The gruesome 7-minute video showcases Lee going in on a patient's neck who has an epidermoid cyst, a growth that at first glance, is honestly barely visible to the naked eye. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Dr. Pimple Popper's Latest Cyst Extraction Resembles Cottage Cheese," 20 Sep. 2017

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epidermoid

adjective

epi·der·moid | \ -ˈdər-ˌmȯid

: resembling epidermis or epidermal cells : made up of elements like those of epidermis epidermoid cancer of the lung