epidermal
Americanadjective
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"Compared with plants grown in the dark, the epidermal and inner tissues of plants grown in the light are more tightly bound together," Professor Soga said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
The study showed that skin cells are highly efficient at absorbing vitamin C from the blood, with uptake into the outer epidermal layer appearing to be a priority.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 26, 2025
This hypothesis provides new leads to decipher the mechanisms of epidermal renewal.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024
Among other things, the epidermal bladder cells of quinoa contain oxalic acid, a compound also found in rhubarb, which acts as a deadly poison on pests.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2023
After two days of minor irritation, a full-scale epidermal breakdown is under way.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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