epidermology
The English word “epidermology” has 2 meanings listed here.
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.
Etymology
From epidermis + -ology = epidermo- + -logy. Cosmetological sense coined by French biochemist Joëlle Ciocco.
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