Dermatome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dermatome is a noun meaning An instrument used surgically to remove a thin slice of skin for grafting.
Meaning
An instrument used surgically to remove a thin slice of skin for grafting.
More Meanings
- An area of skin which is innervated by afferent nerve fibers coming to a single posterior spinal root.
- The dorsal part of an embryonic somite contributing in part to skin development.
Word Forms
- dermatomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reese, epidermization, keratotome, sclerotome, vacutome, dermatoplasty.
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