What Does the Prefix Derm Mean?

What Does the Prefix Derm Mean?

Derm- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “skin.” It is a variant of dermato-, which you can learn more about in our Words That Use article for the form.

What does the Greek root word derm mean?

The root word for skin is derm. Its combining forms are derma-, dermat-, dermot-, ;and dermo- .

What are some words that start with derm?

10-letter words that start with derm
  • dermatitis.
  • dermatosis.
  • dermatogen.
  • dermatites.
  • dermatoses.
  • dermatomal.
  • dermatomes.
  • dermestids.
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