# epidermal vs epidural

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### epidermal
*adjective · IPA /ˌɛpɪˈdɝməl/ · frequency rank #44,186*
Of or pertaining to the epidermis.

### epidural
*adjective · IPA /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ · frequency rank #32,794*
Situated on or outside the dura mater.

## Source
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