dermal

Relating to the skin; used primarily in medical, scientific, or cosmetic contexts.

• 🇩🇪Die Haut betreffend; wird vor allem im medizinischen, wissenschaftlichen oder kosmetischen Zusammenhang verwendet.

1. Relating to the dermis C1 formal medical

   Pertaining to the dermis, the inner layer of the skin beneath the epidermis.

   • Dermal injections are used for certain medical treatments.
   • The dermal layer contains blood vessels and nerve endings.
   • Dermal fillers are a common cosmetic procedure.

   🇩🇪Zur Dermis gehörend

   Synonyme: dermic

2. Relating to the skin B2 formal medical

   Concerning or affecting the skin as an organ.

   • Dermal patches deliver medication through the skin.
   • The cream is designed for dermal application only.
   • Dermal infections can be treated with topical antibiotics.

   🇩🇪die Haut betreffend

   Synonyme: cutaneousdermic

3. Relating to a cuticle C2 formal scientific

   Pertaining to a cuticle or cuticula, a protective outer layer.

   • The dermal layer of the plant protects it from water loss.
   • In insects, the dermal cuticle provides structural support.
   • The dermal covering of the leaf is waxy and waterproof.

   🇩🇪Sich auf die Kutikula beziehend

   Synonyme: cuticular

• more dermal comparative form
• most dermal superlative form