dermal
dermal · dermals
A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above…A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.
» U.S. researchers say dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce peptides or proteins that shield against invading bacteria.
Meaning
1 sensesA body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.
Examples
1 sentencesU.S. researchers say dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce peptides or proteins that shield against invading bacteria.
Origin
From derm + -al. First attested in the early 19th century.From derm + -al. First attested in the early 19th century.
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