dermic
/'də:məl/ Cách viết khác : (dermic) /'də:mik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the dermis: Pertaining to or located within the dermis, the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis (outer skin layer) that contains blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
Usage
- The word "dermic" is a technical adjective used primarily in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts to describe something associated with the inner layer of the skin.
- It is often used interchangeably with the more common synonym "dermal."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The injection must reach the dermic layer to be effective.
- A biopsy revealed changes in the dermic structure.
- The study focused on dermic inflammation and its causes.
Advanced Usage
- "Dermic" vs. "Dermal": Both adjectives mean "of or relating to the dermis." "Dermal" is the more frequently used term in modern scientific literature, while "dermic" is less common but still correct.
- In Compound Terms (Listed Separately): While "dermic" itself is a single word, it forms the root for several compound terms in specialized fields. These are distinct words and are listed here as related vocabulary:
- Intradermic: Situated or occurring within the dermis.
- An intradermic test is used for tuberculosis screening.
- Transdermic: Passing through the dermis (often used synonymously with "transdermal").
- Transdermic patches deliver medication through the skin.
Variants and Related Words
- Dermal (adj): The most common synonym for "dermic," meaning of or relating to the dermis.
- Dermis (n): The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
- Epidermic (adj): Relating to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. (This is a related but distinct term, referring to a different skin layer).
Synonyms
- Cutaneous: Pertaining to the skin in general (a broader term that includes all skin layers).
- Dermal: Of or relating to the dermis (the direct and most common synonym).
Antonyms
- Epidermic: Relating to the outer layer of skin (epidermis), as opposed to the inner layer (dermis).
- Subdermal: Situated or occurring beneath the dermis.
Adjective
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of or relating to or located in the dermis
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