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dermal

adjective der·mal \ˈdər-məl\

Definition of DERMAL

1
:  of or relating to skin and especially to the dermis :  cutaneous
2
:  epidermal
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First Known Use of DERMAL

circa 1803

Rhymes with DERMAL

thermal
DERMAL Defined for Kids

dermal

adjective der·mal \ˈdər-məl\

Definition of DERMAL for Kids

:  of or relating to skin
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dermal

adjective der·mal \ˈdər-məl\

Medical Definition of DERMAL

1
:  of or relating to skin and especially to the dermis :  cutaneous
2
:  epidermal

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. dermal
  2. dermal ossicle
  3. dermal pore
Next Word in the Dictionary: dermal ossiclePrevious Word in the Dictionary: dermabrasionAll Words Near: dermal
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