Definition

Relating to or resembling the outer layer of skin cells in an organism.

Example

The doctor explained that the growth was an epidermoid cyst, which is a type of benign tumor.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new skincare line that uses epidermoid technology?

No, I haven't! What does that even mean?

It means the products are designed to mimic the outer layer of skin cells.

That sounds interesting! I might need to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epidermoid → It is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or over) and "derma" (from Greek, meaning skin) and the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "epidermoid" refers to something that resembles the outer layer of skin.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'upon' ('epi-') the 'skin' ('derma') and resembles it — that's what epidermoid means.

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