Definition

Relating to or resembling skin or dermis.

Example

The doctor explained that the dermoid cyst was formed from skin cells.

Conversation

I read about a condition called dermoid cysts recently.

Oh really? What are they exactly?

They are basically cysts that contain skin and other tissues.

That sounds pretty interesting, I had no idea about dermoid cysts before!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dermoid → It is formed from "derma" (from Greek "derma", meaning skin) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "dermoid" refers to something that resembles skin or is related to the skin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'derma' which means skin, and '-oid' which means resembling. This helps you remember that 'dermoid' refers to something that resembles skin.

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