dermic
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8.5
Relating to the deep layer of skin under the outer layer
- adjective
- /ˈdɜrmɪk/
- Specialized
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dérmico
- Research shows that dermic layers play a crucial role in protecting the body.
Examples
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So hypo means under and dermic means skin.
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The dermatologist explained that dermic treatments can improve skin health.
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She applied a dermic cream to soothe the irritation on her skin.
Synonyms
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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.