- a combining form meaning “skin,” used in the formation of compound words: dermatology.
combining form
- indicating skindermatology; dermatome; dermal; dermatitis
before vowels, dermat-, word-forming element meaning “of or pertaining to skin,” from Greek dermato- (shortened form dermo-), from derma “skin” (see derma).
pref.
- Skin:dermatophyte.