subdermal
|sub/der/mal|
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/sʌbˈdɜːrməl/
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/sʌbˈdɜːməl/
beneath the skin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subdermal' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.
Historical Evolution
'subdermal' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'sub-' with the Greek word 'derma', eventually becoming the modern English word 'subdermal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under the skin', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated or occurring beneath the skin.
The subdermal implant was used for long-term medication delivery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 15:51