dermotropic

adjective

der·​mo·​tro·​pic ˌdər-mə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce dermotropic (audio) -ˈträp-ik How to pronounce dermotropic (audio)
: attracted to, localizing in, or entering by way of the skin
dermotropic viruses
compare neurotropic, pantropic

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“Dermotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dermotropic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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