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derm
(DERM)skin
Greek for skin. The dermis is the inner layer of skin; a hypodermic needle goes under the skin.
rootGreek
Body & lifeExample words
dermatologist
a doctor who treats skin
epidermis
the outer layer of skin
hypodermic
going under the skin
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Grades served: 7, 8
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