DERM

Etymology 1

Noun

derm

(anatomy) The integument of animal; the skin.

Alternative form of dermis

Etymology 2

Shortening.

Noun

derm (plural derms)

(slang) Clipping of dermatologist.

Etymology 3

Noun

derm (plural derms)

(South Africa, slang, usually, in the plural) guts

Anagrams

• D-MER, Drem, E-DRM, EDMR, EMDR, merd

Source: Wiktionary


-derm. Etym: [See Derm, n.]

Definition: A suffix or terminal formative, much used in anatomical terms, and signifying skin, integument, covering; as, blastoderm, ectoderm, etc.

Derm, n. Etym: [Gr. derme. See Tear, v. t.]

1. The integument of animal; the skin.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: See Dermis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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