derm

1 of 3

abbreviation

dermatologist; dermatology

derm-

2 of 3

combining form

variants or derma- or dermo-
: skin
dermal

-derm

3 of 3

noun combining form

: skin : covering
ectoderm

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek derm-, dermo-, from derma, from derein to skin — more at tear entry 1

Noun combining form

probably from French -derme, from Greek derma

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“Derm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derm. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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derm

abbreviation
dermatologist; dermatology
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