non-dermal
|non/der/mal|
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/nɒn-ˈdɜːr.məl/
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/nɒn-ˈdɜː.məl/
not skin-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-dermal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'dermal' from the Greek word 'derma' meaning 'skin'.
Historical Evolution
'dermal' changed from the Greek word 'derma' and eventually became the modern English word 'dermal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dermal' meant 'related to skin', and 'non-dermal' evolved to mean 'not related to skin'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or affecting the skin.
The treatment is non-dermal and focuses on internal healing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 07:20