derm
δέρμα (derma)
means “skin”
Derm means skin. Dermatology treats skin. The epidermis is the top layer of skin.
Words built on derm
- dermatology: the medical study of skin (dermato + logy)
- epidermis: the top layer of skin (epi + dermis)
- pachyderm: a 'thick-skinned' animal like an elephant (pachy + derm)
The Texas version
After a summer at Galveston beach, you might want to see a dermatologist.
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