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Definition of dermal

dermal

/ˈdɝː.məl/
der · mal
Adverb:dermally
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Plural:dermals
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dermal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to the skin, or specifically to the dermis (the thick layer of living tissue directly beneath the epidermis).

Example

"The toxicologist evaluated the risk of dermal absorption for laboratory workers handling the chemical solvent."

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• noun

1

A single-point decorative body piercing anchored into the dermis with a small plate beneath the skin and a visible stud on the surface.

Example

"She visited a licensed piercing studio to have a small gemstone dermal placed near her collarbone."

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• Nearby Words

derivation
derivative
derive
dermal
dermatitis
dermatological
dermatologist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Modern Latin 'dermis', derived from Ancient Greek 'derma' (meaning 'skin' or 'hide'), combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dermal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dermal
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