dermal

adjective (dermal; not compared)

«dermal» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) Dermal means to do with the skin. tree →

In the lessons

A science and medicine word: dermal cells, dermal layers, dermal patches (medicine stuck on the skin) and dermal fillers (adult cosmetic treatments). The dermis is the thick layer of skin under the top layer (epidermis). It tells the reader that something is about or on the skin.

Examples

The dermal layer of skin has blood vessels and nerves. tree →
The cream is for dermal use only — don't swallow it. tree →
A nicotine patch is a dermal patch. tree →
Scientists studied dermal cells under the microscope. tree →
Some animals breathe partly through dermal surfaces. tree →
Sun can cause dermal damage. tree →

Note

Related: dermis, epidermis, dermatology (the study of skin), dermatologist (skin doctor). «Derma» is Greek for skin.

On Mova

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