Derm

usgb/dɜrm/
noun

A prefix used in medical terms referring to skin or related to the integumentary system.

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin.
Visual representation of "derm" - A prefix used in medical terms referring to skin or related to the integumentary system.

Often appears as...

  • dermatology
  • dermatopathology

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dermatology, dermis, epidermis

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Prefix Usage

In medical terminology, 'derm' serves as a prefix in words related to skin, indicating skin-related conditions or specialties.

Illustration for Prefix Usage
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with skin diseases.\r\nInformal Use
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