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Medical Root Words
Derm-
Commonly encountered in dermatology, surgical terms, and skin pathology.
Literal Meaning
Skin
Actual Meaning
This refers to SKIN. So "dermatologist" is a skin doctor.
Examples in Context

Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease affecting the skin and muscles.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'dermatologist' who specializes in skin.
  • 2Use 'derm' as prefix in words like 'dermatitis'.
Phrase Thesaurus
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