epidermal

Relating to the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

• 🇩🇪Die Epidermis betreffend, die oberste Hautschicht. Auch auf der äußersten Schicht von Pflanzen oder Tieren bezogen.

1. Relating to the outer skin layer C1 formal medical

   Pertaining to the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

   • Epidermal cells are constantly being shed and replaced.
   • The cream helps to strengthen the epidermal barrier.
   • Epidermal wounds usually heal without scarring.

   🇩🇪die Oberhaut betreffend

   Synonyme: epidermic

2. Relating to a cuticle C2 formal scientific

   Of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula, the protective outer layer of plants or animals.

   • The epidermal layer of the leaf prevents water loss.
   • In insects, the epidermal cuticle provides structural support.
   • The plant's epidermal cells secrete a waxy cuticle.

   🇩🇪Die Kutikula betreffend

   Synonyme: cuticular

• more epidermal comparative form
• most epidermal superlative form