"Dermic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Adjective: Relating to or resembling the skin.
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "dermic":
A dermatosome is a large protein complex, primarily found in the skin, which plays a crucial role in the formation and repair of skin layers. It serves as a mechano-receptor, responding to mechanical forces and transmitting these signals to the cell, influencing various cellular processes such as migration, proliferation, and differentiation. In essence, a dermatosome aids in maintaining the integrity and resilience of the skin.
Dermatosparaxis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the production of a type of protein called collagenase, which is necessary for breaking down collagen. People with dermatosparaxis have extremely fragile skin that is prone to easy bruising and tearing. The skin can also be feel soft and brittle, and is often accompanied by other symptoms such as joint stiffness and heart problems.
A dermatotome is a surgical instrument used in minor surgical procedures to remove or excise skin. It is usually used to cut along a specific line or pattern, such as during a skin flap procedure or to remove a lesion or cancerous tissue. The dermatotome is designed to make a clean, precise cut in the skin, minimizing bleeding and trauma to the underlying tissue.
Dermestes is a genus of beetles commonly known as skin beetles or fur beetles. They are often found in homes, museums, and other places where there are dead animals or pet hair, as they feed on keratin, a protein found in animal skin and hair. They are also known to decompose and clean up small carcasses, making them useful in forensic science and natural history studies.
Dermestid: A type of beetle that feeds on the hair, wool, and skin of animals, often considered pests in animal fur, hide, and hair industries.
The Dermestidae family is a group of beetles commonly known as skin beetles or carpet beetles. They are small, oval-shaped insects that feed on a wide range of materials, including keratin, such as skin, hair, and feathers, as well as carpets, upholstery, and other textiles.
The word "dermestoid" refers to a type of skin insectivore, a soft-bodied insect of the family Dermestidae, which consists of beetles that feed on the skin and bodies of animals, including mammals and birds. These beetles are often used in taxidermy to clean and prepare animal hides and skeletons.