dermo-, derm-, derma-, dermato-, dermat-, -derm, -derma, -dermatic, -dermatous, -dermis, -dermal, -dermic, -dermoid, -dermatoid

The study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet: "There are criminologists who specialize in dermoglyphics in order to have greater accuracy with their criminal investigations."

An instrument for marking the skin.

The marking of the skin, usually in red, white, or black wheals (ridges on the flesh).

Referring to welts on the skin.

A tendency to readily show dermographia or red, white, or black welts on the skin.

1. A nonmalignant cystic tumor containing elements derived from the ectoderm; such as, hair, teeth, or skin.
2. Tumors consisting of displaced ectodermal structures along the lines of embryonic fusions, the walls being formed of epithelium-lined connective tissues, including skin appendages and containing keratin, sebum, and hair.
3. A benign cystic teratoma with skin, skin appendages, and their products as the most prominent components, usually involving the ovary or the skin.

A term for the surgical, or operative, removal of a dermoid cyst.

A dermoid cyst is a nonmalignant cystic tumor containing elements derived from the ectoderm; such as, hair, teeth, or skin; also known as a dermoid tumor.

An infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes (a vegetable parasitic fungus that affects the skin, hair, or nails; including ringworm) or other fungi.

A reference to any application or illness that may cause necrosis of the skin.