dermat-

American  

1. variant of dermato- before a vowel.

   dermatitis.

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Usage

What does dermat- mean? Dermat- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “skin.” It is used in some medical and scientific terms.Dermat- comes from the Greek dérma, meaning “skin.”Dermat- is a variant of dermato-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use dermato- article.Other variants of dermat- and dermato- are dermo- and derm-. Closely related to dermato- are the combining forms -derm, -derma, -dermatous, and -dermis. Learn more about their specific applications at our Words That Use articles for the forms.

Example Sentences

Now it was revealed to Angus of the Bruga that Dermat was in deadly strait; and he came to the tree to his aid, without the knowledge of the Fena; and Dermat and Grania were filled with joy when they saw the old man.

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Dermat answered, "I know nothing of these gesa; wherefore were they placed on me?"

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"Therein thou speakest not truth," said Dermat; "for thou knowest that not more than nine paces from thee, hidden under yonder bush, is a well of crystal water."

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Grania's people then returned; and when they had told her the whole matter, though she was grieved at first, yet in the end she was content, knowing how Angus loved Dermat.

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Dermat O'Dyna is, on the whole, the finest type of hero among the Fena—as fine indeed as can be found in any literature; and his noble character is very well maintained throughout the Ossianic tales.

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