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-dermatous
a combining form meaning “skinned,” “possessing skin,” used to form compound words in which the initial element specifies the type of skin.
xerodermatous.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of -dermatous1
< Greek -dermatos, adj. derivative of é, stem dermat- skin; -ous
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When To Use
does -dermatous mean?
The combining form -dermatous is used like a suffix meaning "skinned" or "possessing skin” of a kind specified by the first type of the first part of the word. It is often used in some medical and scientific terms. In some instances, -dermatous is used as an adjective form of nouns ending in -derm or -derma.The form -dermatous ultimately comes from the Greek é, meaning “skin.”Closely related to -dermatous are the combining forms -derm, -derma, -dermis, dermat-, dermato-, derm-, and dermo-. Learn their specific applications in our Words That Use articles for these forms.
The combining form -dermatous is used like a suffix meaning "skinned" or "possessing skin” of a kind specified by the first type of the first part of the word. It is often used in some medical and scientific terms. In some instances, -dermatous is used as an adjective form of nouns ending in -derm or -derma.The form -dermatous ultimately comes from the Greek é, meaning “skin.”Closely related to -dermatous are the combining forms -derm, -derma, -dermis, dermat-, dermato-, derm-, and dermo-. Learn their specific applications in our Words That Use articles for these forms.
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