Meaning

1 senses

  1. A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.

Examples

1 sentences

  1. U.S. researchers say dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce peptides or proteins that shield against invading bacteria.

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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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Forms

plural: dermals
Singulardermal
Pluraldermals

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
derivationderivativederiveB1dermatitisdermatologistderogatory

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