dermal

/'də:məl/ Cách viết khác : (dermic) /'də:mik/
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dermal

A dermatologist examines the patient's dermal condition.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin: Pertaining to the skin, its layers, or conditions that involve it.
    • Of or relating to or located in the dermis: Specifically concerning the dermis, the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis.
    • Of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula: Pertaining to the outer protective layer, especially of a plant or invertebrate.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The doctor prescribed a dermal cream for the rash. (The doctor prescribed a skin-related cream for the rash.)
    • A dermal biopsy can help diagnose the condition. (A biopsy of the skin layer can help diagnose the condition.)
    • The insect's dermal layer provides protection. (The insect's outer cuticular layer provides protection.)
Advanced Usage
  • Dermal absorption: The process by which substances pass through the skin.
    • The study focused on the dermal absorption of the chemical.
  • Dermal papilla: A small, nipple-like extension of the dermis into the epidermis.
    • Hair follicles are associated with dermal papillae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dermic (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as 'dermal'.
    • The dermic application was effective.
  • Dermis (n): The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
    • The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves.
  • Epidermal (adj): Relating to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin.
    • This is an epidermal issue, not a dermal one.
Synonyms
  • Cutaneous: Relating to or affecting the skin.
  • Integumentary: Relating to the skin or outer covering of an organism.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Dermal filler: A substance injected into the skin to reduce wrinkles.
    • She received a dermal filler treatment.
  • Dermal patch: A medicated adhesive patch applied to the skin.
    • The nicotine dermal patch helps people quit smoking.
dermal

A dermatologist examines the patient's dermal condition.

Adjective
  1. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
    • cutaneous nerves
    • a cutaneous infection
  2. of or relating to or located in the dermis
  3. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula

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