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dermal

/ˈdɜː.məl/

/ˈdɝː.məl/

Translations

dermalnoun

dermals

/ˈdɜː.məl/

/ˈdɝː.məl/

Specialist usage in zoology and paleontology to denote individual bony plates of the skin.

dermaladjective

/ˈdɜː.məl/

/ˈdɝː.məl/

The dermal layer of the skin is crucial for protection.

Кожный слой кожи имеет решающее значение для защиты.

Synonyms

dermalnoun

A bony plate embedded in or forming part of the skin, such as an osteoderm.

The ankylosaur's dermals provided an effective armor against predators.

dermaladjective

Relating to the skin or dermis.

The dermal layer of the skin is crucial for protection and sensation.

Administered through, or applied directly onto, the skin.

Dermal application of the ointment should be repeated twice daily.