(n) the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet, Example:some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics

dermatologic

(adj) of or relating to or practicing dermatology, Syn. dermatological

dermatologist

(n) a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin, Syn. skin doctor

dermatology

(n) the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases

dermatome

(n) a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin

dermatomycosis

(n) fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing), Syn. dermatophytosis

dermatomyositis

(n) myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals

dermatosis

(n) disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)

pachydermatous

(adj) of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms, Syn. pachydermic, pachydermous, pachydermal

callous

(adj) emotionally hardened, Syn. pachydermatous, indurate, Example:a callous indifference to suffering; cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion

human botfly

(n) large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals, Syn. Dermatobia hominis

scleroderma

(n) an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin, Syn. dermatosclerosis

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dermatogen

n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -gen. ] (Bot.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dermatogen

n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -gen. ] (Bot.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dermatography

n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -graphy. ] An anatomical description of, or treatise on, the skin. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dermatoid

a. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -oid: cf. F. dermatoïde. Cf. Dermoid. ] Resembling skin; skinlike. [ 1913 Webster ]

dermatological

adj. of or pertaining to dermatology.
Syn. -- dermatologic. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

dermatologist

n. One who discourses on the skin and its diseases; one versed in dermatology; especially, a physician with specialized training in dermatology, licensed to practise as a specialist in treating diseases of the skin. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

Dermatology

n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -logy: cf. F. dermatologie. ] The science which treats of the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dermatopathic

a. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + pa`qos suffering. ] (Med.) Of or pertaining to skin diseases, or their cure. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dermatophyte

n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + fyto`n plant. ] (Med.) A fungus infecting and parasitic on the skin, especially one which causes disease; as, ringworm is caused by a dermatophyte.

Echinodermatous

a. (Zoöl.) Relating to Echinodermata; echinodermal. [ 1913 Webster ]

Epidermatoid

a. [ Gr. 'epi` upon + de`rma, -atos, skin + -oid. Cf. Epidermoid. ] (Anat.) Epidermoid. Owen. [ 1913 Webster ]

pachydermatosis

n. (Med.) Same as pachyderma.
Syn. -- pachyderma, pachydermia, nevoid elephantiasis. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Pachydermatous

a. 1. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the pachyderms. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Thick-skinned; not sensitive to ridicule. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Med.) Of or pertaining to pachyderma. [ PJC ]

Syphilodermatous

a. (Med.) Of or pertaining to the cutaneous manifestations of syphilis. [ 1913 Webster ]