derma
1Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
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Origin of derma
2Other definitions for -derma (3 of 3)
a combining form of derma1, used especially in the names of disorders of the skin: scleroderma; xeroderma.
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derma rollers or beard rollers claim they can promote hair growth.
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Gal With a Suitcase: New York's Best Pampering Spots | Jolie Hunt | February 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTBecause taxidermy uses “derma” (skin) to create a lifelike replica, a preserved creature triggers deep emotions in us.
On its bursting, the blood flowed through the derma or thick skin over a round surface of the diameter of about half an inch.
Directly after the rupture of the vesicle and the escape of the fluid, blood begins to ooze from the bare derma.
It enters through small holes in the derma into a subdermal cavity, which separates the membrane from the bulk of the sponge.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa | Nelson AnnandaleThe connective-tissue elements in the derma are also swollen, and exhibit reversion to the embryonal state.
It is not only admissible, but preferable, not to wound the derma at all.
British Dictionary definitions for derma (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdɜːmə) /
another name for corium Also: derm (dɜːm)
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1British Dictionary definitions for derma (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdɜːmə) /
beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, esp kishke
Origin of derma
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