epidermology
Meanings
noun
- The scientific discipline studying the epidermis of plants at a microscopic level.
- A branch of cosmetic science specialising in the treatment of the skin.
Word forms
Etymology
From epidermis + -ology = epidermo- + -logy. Cosmetological sense coined by French biochemist Joëlle Ciocco.
Derived words
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