dermal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
  2. adjective of or relating to or located in the dermis
  3. adjective relating to or existing on or affecting the skin

Etymology

From derm + -al. First attested in the early 19th century.

Synonyms

cuticular, epidermal, epidermic

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