derm
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A word part that means skin in medical or scientific words
- noun
- /dɜrm/
- Specialized
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derm
- (16 syllables) derm
Examples
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The irritation of a single spinal root will cause pain in one derm, the corresponding dermatome or herniated disc.
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The derm recommended a new moisturizer to help with dry skin.
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Visiting a derm can provide useful insights into proper skin care.
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She consulted a reputable derm about her skincare routine.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Derm comes from the Greek word derma meaning 'skin', and it appears inside medical words like dermatitis and epidermis to show they are about the skin.