1. Word finder
  2. Word definitions
  3. derm

Find the word definition

What is "derm"

Crossword clues for derm

derm
The Collaborative International Dictionary
derm

Dermis \Der"mis\, n. [NL. See Derm.] (Anat.) The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and enderon. See Skin, and Illust. in Appendix. [1913 Webster] ||

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
derm

1835, from Greek derma "skin, hide, leather" (see derma).

Wiktionary
derm

Etymology 1 n. (context South Africa vulgar slang usually in the plural '''derms''' English) guts Etymology 2

n. (context slang English) A dermatologist. Etymology 3

n. 1 (context anatomy English) The integument of animal; the skin. 2 (alternative form of dermis English)

Usage examples of "derm".

Korchow sat at his desk, head bowed, face in shadow, the orange circles of contact derms pulsing at his temples.

Marly, numb with the rainbow of derms Rez had pasted along her wrist to counteract the convulsive nausea of space adaptation syndrome, stared at the rose tattoo.

I've heard all about your enlightened techniques for dealing with Navahkan crown princes, Purple Lord landlords, and scholars in Derm!