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dermatome [′dər·mə‚tōm]
(anatomy) An area of skin delimited by the supply of sensory fibers from a single spinal nerve. (embryology) Lateral portion of an embryonic somite from which the dermis will develop. (medicine) Instrument for cutting skin for grafting. Dermatome cutis plate, the embryonic basis of the connective-tissue part of the skin, or dermis. (The dermis is also formed from some of the cells of the ganglionic plate that develops from the neural columns.) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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