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18 Words That Start With DERM

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derma (noun) the deep vascular inner layer of the skin Synonyms: corium, dermis
dermabrasion (noun) removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer
dermal (adjective) of or relating to or located in the dermis Synonyms: dermic
(adjective) of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula Synonyms: cuticular, epidermal, epidermic
(adjective) relating to or existing on or affecting the skin Synonyms: cutaneal, cutaneous
dermatitis (noun) inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
dermatoglyphic (noun) the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet)
dermatoglyphics (noun) the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet
dermatologic (adjective) of or relating to or practicing dermatology Synonyms: dermatological
dermatological (adjective) of or relating to or practicing dermatology Synonyms: dermatologic
dermatologist (noun) a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin Synonyms: skin doctor
dermatology (noun) the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
dermatome (noun) a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
dermatomycosis (noun) fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) Synonyms: dermatophytosis
dermatomyositis (noun) myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
dermatophytosis (noun) fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) Synonyms: dermatomycosis
dermatosclerosis (noun) an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin Synonyms: scleroderma
dermatosis (noun) disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)
dermic (adjective) of or relating to or located in the dermis Synonyms: dermal
dermis (noun) the deep vascular inner layer of the skin Synonyms: corium, derma

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