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dermal

/ˈdɜːr.məl/

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adjective

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈdɜːr.məl/

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

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к коже; используется преимущественно в медицинском, научном или косметическом контексте.
  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.

    🇷🇺Относящийся к дерме

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Кожный

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Относящийся к кутикуле

    Synonyms: cuticular

  • more dermal comparative form
  • most dermal superlative form