epidermoid

/ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.
    • The doctor identified an epidermoid cyst on the patient's back.
    • The biopsy showed epidermoid tissue, which is normally found in the skin.
    • Epidermoid cells are part of the skin's protective outer layer.
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