dermo-repr.Gr. δερµο-, shortened combining form of δέρµα, δέρµατ-, skin, etc. (as in δερµόπτερος having membranous wings), used in numerous modern formations, as dermobranchia|dɜːməʊˈbræŋkɪə|, -branchiˈataZool.[branchiæ; in F., dermobranches], a group of molluscs, having external gills in the form of dorsal membranous tufts; hence dermoˈbranchiatea.dermoˈgastrica.[γαστήρ belly, stomach], pertaining to the skin and stomach, as in the d. canals, dermogastric pores, which open both into the alimentary cavity and on the skin. dermoˈgraphia, derˈmographismPath., an irritable condition of the skin, occurring esp. in cases of urticaria, in which lines drawn on it leave a reddish elevated mark. derˈmography= dermatography. dermohæmal|-ˈhiːməl|a.[hæmal], pertaining to the skin of the hæmal or ventral aspect of the body; applied by Owen to the ventral fin rays of fishes, in their relation to the hæmal arch.dermoˈhæmia, hyperæmia or congestion of the skin. dermoˈhumerala.[humeral], pertaining to the skin and humerus, as in the d. muscle by which in some animals the humerus is indirectly attached to the skin. derˈmology, dermomyˈcosis: see dermato-. dermoˈmusculara., of skin and muscle. dermoˈneurala.[neural], pertaining to the skin of the neural or dorsal aspect of the body; applied by Owen to the dorsal fin rays of fishes, in their relation to the neural arch.dermo-ˈosseousa.[osseous], of the nature of bone developed in the skin or integument, pertaining to a dermo-skeleton, exoskeletal; so dermo-ˈossifyv., to ossify dermally, form a dermo-skeleton; also dermo-ossifiˈcation. dermoˈpathic, -ˈopathy: see dermato-. ˈdermophyte[ϕυτόν plant], a parasitic vegetable growth in the skin; hence dermoˈphytica.‖ Derˈmopterapl.Zool.[Gr. δερµόπτερος, f. πτερόν wing], a sub-order of Insectivora, containing the Galeopithecus or Flying Lemur of the Moluccas (from the extension of skin, which enables them to take flying leaps from tree to tree). derˈmopterousa., having membranous wings (or fins). dermopteˈrygiana., having membranous fins. dermoˈrhynchousa.[ῥύγχος snout, bill], having the bill covered by an epidermis, as in the duck. dermoˈsclerite[σκληρός hard], a mass of calcareous or siliceous spicules in the outer layer of the tissue of some Actinozoa. dermoˈskeleton, dermskeleton, the external bony, shelly, crustaceous, or coriaceous integument of many invertebrates and some vertebrates (e.g. crabs, tortoises); the exoskeleton; hence dermoˈskeletala.dermoˈtensor, a tensor muscle of the skin. derˈmotomy[-τοµια cutting], the anatomy or dissection of the skin.1878Bell tr.Gegenbaur's Comp.Anat. 111 In the Porifera..The number of these pore-canals (dermo-gastric pores), which have consequently a dermal and gastric orifice, is generally very great.1900Med.Rec. (N.Y.) 4 Aug. 197/2 (heading) Dermographia and anidrosis.1896H. Leloir in T. L. Stedman Dis. Skin 819 The dermographism was more marked upon the face than upon the rest of the body.1908Practitioner Feb. 252 From these individuals we get a history of attacks of urticaria, whilst they may even show dermographism.1971D. M. Pillsbury Man. Dermatol. xv. 190 Physical agents, e.g., heat, cold, sunlight, scratching (dermographism) or heavy pressure may be responsible for urticaria in some individuals.1851–60Mayne Expos.Lex. Dermography, Dermology, improperly used for Dermatography, Dermatology.1835–6Todd Cycl.Anat. I. 171/2 Pores..which traverse directly the dermo-muscular envelope.1878Bell tr.Gegenbaur's Comp.Anat. 36 Where the cœlom is present, the integument, with the muscles, forms a dermo⁓muscular tube.1854Owen Skel. & Teeth (1855) 183 Both dermoneural and dermohæmal spines may present two structures.1836–9Todd Cycl.Anat. II. 880/1 The exterior of the body becomes hardened..and forms..the Dermo⁓skeleton.1854Owen Skel. & Teeth (1855) 181 The bones of the dermoskeleton..which constitute the complex skull of osseous fishes.
dermo-/ˈdə:məʊ/combining form.
ORIGIN: Repr. Greekdermo- abbreviation of dermato-.
= dermato- (which has largely replaced dermo- as a living formative).