dermatome


der·ma·tome

noun \ˈdər-mə-ˌtōm\

Definition of DERMATOME

1
: an instrument for cutting skin for use in grafting
2
: the lateral wall of a somite from which the dermis is produced
der·ma·to·mal \ˌdər-mə-ˈtō-məl\ or der·ma·to·mic \-mik\ adjective

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