dermal

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdɝːməl/ UK /ˈdɜːməɫ/ See IPA manual

Freq #55457

Meanings

1

adj
relating to or existing on or affecting the skin

The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.
2

adj
of or relating to or located in the dermis

The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.
3

adj
of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula

The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · relating to or existing on... cutaneous

2 adj · of or relating to or... dermic

3 adj · of or relating to a cuticle... cuticularepidermalepidermic

Etymology

From derm + -al. First attested in the early 19th century.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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