epidermology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The scientific discipline studying the epidermis of plants at a microscopic level.
  2. A branch of cosmetic science specialising in the treatment of the skin.

Word forms

epidermology

Etymology

From epidermis + -ology = epidermo- + -logy. Cosmetological sense coined by French biochemist Joëlle Ciocco.

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