n. [ Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -gen. ] (Bot.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, a wonder, monster + the root of &unr_; to be born. ] (Med.) The formation of monsters. [ 1913 Webster ]