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dermal (when referring to deeper layers)

[/ˈdɜːrməl/]
adjective
dérmico
1. Relating to the dermis, the layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings
The dermal layer contains collagen and elastin fibers that provide skin elasticity.
A camada dérmica contém fibras de colágeno e elastina que proporcionam elasticidade à pele.
2. Pertaining to deeper skin structures as opposed to superficial layers
Dermal wounds require more careful treatment than superficial abrasions.
Feridas dérmicas requerem tratamento mais cuidadoso do que abrasões superficiais.
Synonyms
cutaneous (deeper layers)subdérmico
Antonyms
epidermalsuperficial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dérmico
Standard medical and dermatological term
São Paulo
dérmico
Preferred in medical contexts
Portugal
dérmico
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

dermal integrity
dermal regeneration
dermal fibroblasts
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