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dermic

dermic

8.5
Relating to the deep layer of skin under the outer layer
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɜrmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dérmico
  • Research shows that dermic layers play a crucial role in protecting the body.

Examples

  • So hypo means under and dermic means skin.

  • The dermatologist explained that dermic treatments can improve skin health.

  • She applied a dermic cream to soothe the irritation on her skin.

Synonyms

dermal
vsdermic
  • Specialized
8 6.0

Relating to the skin or its layers

is specific to the tissue layer below the epidermis

Surface Forms

dermic positive

Morphology

dermic = dermis (transparent) = derm + ic

The adjective is formed by the combining form 'derm' (from the noun 'dermis') plus the productive adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to the dermis' is directly derived.

Etymology

Dermic comes from the Greek root derm- or derma which means 'skin' and appears in words like dermatology. So, dermic means 'relating to the skin', especially the thick layer under the outer surface.