derma

Meanings

• Noun

  Latin term for skin.

  - "The derma is the largest organ in the human body."
  - "Protect your derma from the sun's harmful UV rays."

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Synonyms

dermis

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derma
dema , rama , mama

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'derma' or 'dermis' meaning skin.

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Trivia

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1. The derma is the most exposed organ to the environment.

2. The average person sheds about 10 pounds of skin in a lifetime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epidermis: The outermost layer of the derma.

2. Dermatology: The medical specialty dealing with conditions of the derma.

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Culture

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In traditional Chinese medicine, the derma is believed to reflect the health of internal organs.

How to Memorize "derma"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, protective covering over your body. This is your derma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derma' with the word 'skin'. When you hear or see the word 'derma', think 'skin'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-R-M-A to remember the layers of the skin: Derma (skin), Epidermis (outer layer), Reticular Dermis (middle layer), Papillary Dermis (inner layer), and Adipose Tissue (fat layer).

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