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dermal, a.|ˈdɜːməl| [f. derm, derma + -al1. (Not on Gr. analogies: the Gr. adj. is δερµατικός.)] 1. Anat. Pertaining to the skin or outer integument in general; cutaneous. Rarely in restricted sense, Pertaining to the derma or true skin, as opposed to epidermal. dermal muscle, a cutaneous or subcutaneous muscle, one attached to or acting upon the skin. dermal skeleton = dermo-skeleton.
1803in J. Barclay New Anatomical Nomencl. 1828in Webster. 1841G. Pilcher in Dufton Deafness 31 The dermal membrane of the meatus auditorius. 1861J. R. Greene Man. Anim. Kingd., Cœlent. 136 An inner or dermal layer in immediate contact with the muscular substance. 1872Darwin Emotions iv. 95 Hairs, feathers, and other dermal appendages. 1875H. C. Wood Therap. (1879) 164 Producing intense dermal irritation. 1878Bell tr. Gegenbaur's Comp. Anat. 493 The dermal muscles are of great functional importance in the Ophidii, as they produce a movement of the scales, which is of use in locomotion. Ibid., The dermal musculature is more highly developed in the Mammalia. 2. Bot. Of or belonging to the epidermis, epidermal.
1874Cooke Fungi 19 The dermal membrane, or outer skin. 1884Bower & Scott De Bary's Phaner. 135 Bodies of a nature similar to the secretions of the dermal glands..such as mucilage, and gum, resin, ethereal oils. |