Definition

Medical jargon for anything relating to the dermis or skin, because apparently "skin-related" was too pedestrian for the medical establishment. Used by dermatologists who need to sound more impressive when they're really just talking about your outer layer. It's the difference between saying "skin cream" and "dermic therapeutic application."

Example Usage

The dermic tissue showed signs of inflammation, which is doctor-speak for 'your skin is angry.'

Source: Medical terminology

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