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derma

derma

1 8.1
The inner layer of the skin beneath the outer layer that has blood vessels and gives strength and flexibility
  • noun
  • /ˈdɜrmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dermis
  • First... we remove the excess derma.

Examples

  • Eye Wrinkle Cream, iQ Derma Anti Aging Eye Wrinkle Cream, and Dermitage Eye Wrinkle Cream.

    Blog text (12)

  • - That stuffed derma was beautiful.

    The Detective (1968)

  • There was no scar tissue in the entire dermas of the skin.

  • Interwoven with integrated laser circuitry, this Derma-Induction-Device (D.I.D.) attaches via suction.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • The fair will offer blood pressure checks, cholesterol testing, and derma scan (face cancer), and the Jacqueline Wilenz team will be on hand to hand out informational materials.

    Blog text (32)

  • During the surgery, the doctor carefully examined the derma to ensure proper healing beneath the outer layer of skin.

  • The makeup artist emphasized that the health of your derma is crucial for achieving a beautiful complexion.

  • After the sunburn, she applied lotion to soothe her damaged derma and promote recovery.

Synonyms

dermis
vsderma
  • Specialized
4 6.0

A thick inner layer of skin under the outer layer that contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands

is the same deep inner skin layer but presented as an alternate form
corium
vsderma
  • Specialized
9.9

The inner layer of the skin with blood vessels and nerves

is the same layer but the key term is more common in general usage

Compounds

stuffed derma
  • UK
9.9

A traditional Jewish dish of roasted bird intestines filled with matzo crumbs and fat

Surface Forms

derma singular
dermas plural

Etymology

The word derma comes from a Greek word that means 'skin'. You can see the same root in words like dermatology and epidermis, so derma is the deep, inner layer of the skin beneath the surface.