| epidermoid | <anatomy> Like epidermis; pertaining to the epidermis. Origin: Cf. F. Epidermoide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| epidermoid cancer | A type of lung cancer in which the cells are flat and look like fish scales. Also called squamous cell carcinoma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| epidermoid carcinoma | A type of lung cancer in which the cells are flat and look like fish scales. Also called squamous cell carcinoma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| epidermoid cyst | A closed sac (sebaceous gland) within the tissue containing oily or fatty semi-solid material. These cysts are found most commonly on the genitalia, vulva or labia. Features include a nontender, small lump in the skin. Sebaceous cysts which turn red or tender may require treatment with oral antibiotics. Warm wet compresses may help the cyst expel some of its contents. Surgical excision of the cyst may be necessary to prevent recurrence. (27 Sep 1997) |
| epidermoid inclusion cyst | <radiology> Well-circumscribed radiolucent lesion showing a thin cortical margin that may not be visible in its entirety, frequently in the terminal phalanx, history of penetrating trauma is often elicited Differential diagnosis: ABC, enchondroma (12 Dec 1998) |
| dermoid / epidermoid tumour | <radiology> Intracranial pearly tumour, congenital ectodermal tumour, stratified squamous capsule secretes cholestrine and desquamated cells, site: petrous apex / cerebellopontine angle (most common), suprasellar cistern (parasellar mass), cerebral hemisphere, cerebellum / 4th ventricle, CT: low density (due to fat content); occasionally high density, no enhancement, extra-axial (12 Dec 1998) |
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