derm

1 of 3

abbreviation

dermatologist; dermatology

derm-

2 of 3

combining form

variants or derma- or dermo-

: skin

dermal

-derm

3 of 3

noun combining form

: skin : covering

ectoderm

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek derm-, dermo-, from derma, from derein to skin — more at tear entry 1

Noun combining form

probably from French -derme, from Greek derma

Medical Definition

derm

abbreviation

dermatologist; dermatology