dermatomal

der·ma·tome

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dur-muh-tohm]
- /ˈdɜr məˌtoʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dur-muh-tohm]
- /ˈdɜr məˌtoʊm/

Definitions of dermatomal word

noun dermatomal Anatomy. an area of skin that is supplied with the nerve fibers of a single, posterior, spinal root. 1
noun dermatomal Surgery. a mechanical instrument for cutting thin sections of skin for grafting. 1
noun dermatomal Embryology. the part of a mesodermal somite contributing to the development of the dermis. 1
noun dermatomal Relating to a dermatome. 1

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Origin of dermatomal

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; derma1 + -tome

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Parts of speech for Dermatomal

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dermatomal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dermatomal usage trend in Literature

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