derm

Meanings

• noun

  The outer covering of the body of an animal, including the skin and hair or fur.

• noun

  In dermatology, the medical specialty dealing with the skin and its diseases.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

corium , cutis , cutis vera , derm , derma , true skin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derm
erm , farm , swarm , germ , term , verm , perm , germane , germinal , termite , squirm , alarm , calm , balm , psalm , psalmist , palm , helm , helmsman , ghelm , helmets , hellebore , sorb , corpse , corpseman , corpse's , corpse's man , worm , swarm , farm , alarm , calm , balm , psalm , psalmist , palm , helm , helmsman , ghelm , helmets , hellebore , sorb

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. derm (en) : outer covering of the body
   

2. derm (en) : dermatology
   

3. derm (en) : dearth
   

4. derm (en) : term of endearment
   

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Variants

List of all variants of derm that leads to same result
derm , derm- , derma- , dermo- , -derm , -derms

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Etymology

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From Old English 'derm' meaning 'skin'.

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Trivia

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1. The thickest skin in the human body is found on the palms and soles of the feet.

2. The study of skin diseases is called dermatology.

3. The largest organ in the human body is the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin in humans and many other animals.

2. dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of skin diseases.

3. dermatologist: A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'derm' is often used metaphorically to represent the outer layer or exterior appearance of something or someone. In art, images of animal skins and hides have been used for various purposes, including as decorative elements and as symbols of power and wealth. In music, the term 'derm' is not commonly used, but it could be used as a metaphor or a reference to the outer layer or exterior of a musical instrument.

How to Memorize "derm"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the outer covering of an animal, including its skin and fur. Imagine touching the texture of the skin and feeling the roughness or smoothness of the fur.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derm' with the word 'skin'. Remember that 'derm' is the outer covering of an animal's body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Derm is the outer layer of an animal's body'.

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