Epidermal

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜrməl/

Definitions of epidermal

adjective relating to or located on the outer layer of the skin

Example Sentences

A1 The epidermal layer of skin protects the body from germs and bacteria.

A2 Regular exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells from the epidermal layer.

B1 Certain skincare products can help improve the appearance of the epidermal layer.

B2 Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen to protect the epidermal layer from sun damage.

C1 Advanced treatments like laser therapy can target specific issues within the epidermal layer.

C2 Researchers are studying new ways to regenerate the epidermal layer for burn victims.

Examples of epidermal in a Sentence

formal The epidermal layer of the skin serves as a protective barrier against external elements.

informal I heard that using a moisturizer can help keep your epidermal layer healthy.

slang My epidermal layer is feeling so dry, I need to drink more water.

figurative She had a thick epidermal layer when it came to criticism, nothing seemed to faze her.

Grammatical Forms of epidermal

• past tense: epidermalized
• plural: epidermals
• comparative: more epidermal
• superlative: most epidermal
• present tense: epidermalize
• future tense: will epidermalize
• perfect tense: have epidermalized
• continuous tense: is epidermaling
• singular: epidermal
• positive degree: epidermal
• infinitive: to epidermalize
• gerund: epidermaling
• participle: epidermalized

Origin and Evolution of epidermal

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'epidermal' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of anatomy to describe the outermost layer of the skin, the term 'epidermal' has since been adopted in various scientific fields to refer to the outermost layer of cells in plants and animals.