noun
- Plural of derm; informal term for dermatologists or dermatology professionals.
- Plural of derm; the layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the dermis.
Usage: informal; chiefly medical/healthcare contexts
Usage: technical; anatomy
Examples
- She scheduled an appointment with one of the derms at the clinic.
- The derms at the hospital specialize in treating acne and eczema.
- The derms contain collagen and elastin fibers that give skin its elasticity.
- Several derms in the practice offer cosmetic procedures.
- The patient was referred to the derms for a skin biopsy.