Epidermoid
Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpaɪˈdɝˈmoʊˈaɪdi/
Epidermoid (adjective)
- Relating to a type of tissue that forms the outer layer of skin or similar structures.
Examples
- The epidermoid layer protects the body from external elements.
- Epidermoid cysts are common skin growths.
Common collocations: epidermoid tissue, epidermoid growth, remove an epidermoid, diagnose an epidermoid
Epidermoid (noun)
- A small, usually harmless growth filled with a thick substance, often found on the skin.
Examples
- An epidermoid can develop under the skin.
- An epidermoid is a type of skin cyst.