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dermoid

adjective

der·​moid ˈdər-ˌmȯid How to pronounce dermoid (audio)
variants also dermoidal
1
: made up of cutaneous elements and especially ectodermal derivatives
a dermoid tumor
2
: resembling skin

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“Dermoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dermoid. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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