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Dermal
Dermal (/ˈdɜːrməl/; from Ancient Greek δέρμα, derma, "skin") refers to anything related to the skin, the outer layer of the body. It is often used in the context of medical and biological sciences.
Etymology
The term 'dermal' is derived from the Ancient Greek word δέρμα (derma), which means 'skin'. It is used in many medical and scientific terms to denote something related to the skin.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Dermis: The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
- Dermal layer: Another term for the dermis.
- Dermal papillae: Small, nipple-like extensions (or interdigitations) of the dermis into the epidermis.
- Dermal fibroblasts: Cells within the dermis layer of skin which are responsible for generating connective tissue and allowing the skin to recover from injury.
- Dermal matrix: A three-dimensional structure providing support and elasticity to the skin.
- Dermal filler: Injections of gel, typically made up of hyaluronic acid, used to fill in wrinkles and add volume to soft tissues.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dermal
- Wikipedia's article - Dermal
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