dermal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to or existing on or affecting the skin

   The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.

2. 2
   adj

   of or relating to or located in the dermis

   The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.

3. 3
   adj

   of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula

   The dermal layer protects the tissue beneath it.

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

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