dermal
Pronunciations
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[ˈdɜːməɫ]
Pronunciation notes
- UK
Adjective
Of or pertaining to skin or integument (or other forms of tissue)
Usage- not-comparable
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Near-synonyms: epidermal, epidermo-
The dermal muscles in the face are used to form expressions.
Noun
A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.
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More examples (1)
Anchors with holes in the heel and toe of the foot are for dermals that are meant to be permanent. As the piercing heals, the tissue attaches to the foot around the holes, anchoring it in.
Adjective
of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
of or relating to or located in the dermis
- Synonyms
relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
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cutaneous nerves
a cutaneous infection
Word forms
dermals