Definition

Relating to the electrical characteristics of the skin.

Example

The electrodermal activity can indicate a person's emotional state.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new electrodermal sensors they're developing?

Yeah, I read that they can measure stress levels through skin reactions.

That sounds really interesting! I wonder how accurate those electrodermal readings are.

I think they could be quite useful, especially in mental health monitoring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrodermal is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "dermal" (from Greek "derma", meaning skin). The term refers to the electrical activity of the skin, particularly in relation to sweat gland activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') related to the 'skin' ('dermal') to remember that 'electrodermal' refers to the electrical properties of the skin.

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