Definition

The medical term for 'skin-related' that instantly adds 20 IQ points to any conversation about rashes. Any cutaneous condition becomes instantly more scientific when you add this prefix.

Example Usage

The patient's dermal reaction to the medication cleared up after discontinuing the drug.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical / Dermatology Dictionary

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