derma

[ dur-muh ]

/ ˈdɜr mə /

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noun

Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.

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Origin of derma

1825–35; New Latin <Greek dérma skin, equivalent to dér(ein) to skin + -ma noun suffix

Other definitions for derma (2 of 3)

derma²

[ dur-muh ]

/ ˈdɜr mə /

noun

beef or fowl intestine used as a casing in preparing certain savory dishes, especially kishke.

kishke.

Origin of derma

<Yiddish derme, plural of darm intestine <Middle High German; akin to Old English thearm gut

Other definitions for derma (3 of 3)

-derma

a combining form of derma¹, used especially in the names of disorders of the skin: scleroderma; xeroderma.

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How to use derma in a sentence

Joni at Advanced Derma Laser on Madison Avenue adds some humor to the process and can go the distance.
Gal With a Suitcase: New York's Best Pampering Spots|Jolie Hunt|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Because taxidermy uses “derma” (skin) to create a lifelike replica, a preserved creature triggers deep emotions in us.
Cool, Dead, and Stuffed|Melissa Milgrom|March 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
On its bursting, the blood flowed through the derma or thick skin over a round surface of the diameter of about half an inch.
The Other World; or, Glimpses of the Supernatural (Vol. I of II)|Various
Directly after the rupture of the vesicle and the escape of the fluid, blood begins to ooze from the bare derma.
The Other World; or, Glimpses of the Supernatural (Vol. I of II)|Various

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 Annandale
The connective-tissue elements in the derma are also swollen, and exhibit reversion to the embryonal state.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
It is not only admissible, but preferable, not to wound the derma at all.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for derma (1 of 2)

derma¹

/ (ˈdɜːmə) /

noun

another name for corium Also: derm (dɜːm)

Word Origin for derma

C18: New Latin, from Greek: skin, from derein to skin

British Dictionary definitions for derma (2 of 2)

derma²

/ (ˈdɜːmə) /

noun

beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, esp kishke

Word Origin for derma

from Yiddish derme, plural of darm intestine, from Old High German daram; related to Old English thearm gut, Old Norse tharmr

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