derm
[ durm ]
noun
a navigational device for making a nearby object conspicuous on a radarscope.
Origin of derm
1d(elayed)e(cho)r(adar)m(arker)
Other definitions for derm- (2 of 3)
derm-
variant of dermato- before a vowel: dermoid.
Other definitions for -derm (3 of 3)
-derm
variant of -dermatous, usually with nouns (melanoderm; pachyderm), or variant of -dermis (blastoderm; ectoderm; mesoderm).
Origin of -derm
3Probably <French -derme (<Greek -dermos -skinned, adj. derivative of dérma skin; or <-dermis-dermis); or directly <Greek -dermos
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British Dictionary definitions for -derm
-derm
n combining form
indicating skin: endoderm
Origin of -derm
1via French from Greek derma skin
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