dermal

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

• 🇫🇷Qui se rapporte à la peau ; utilisé principalement dans un contexte médical, scientifique ou cosmétique.

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.

   🇫🇷Relatif au derme

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Dermique (relatif à la peau)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Relatif à la cuticule

   Synonymes: cuticular

• more dermal comparative form
• most dermal superlative form