dermato- |
skin. |
dermatoglyphics |
the patterns of skin ridges on the palm of the hand and sole of the foot. [2 definitions] |
dermatologist |
a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the skin. |
dermatology |
the branch of medicine concerned with skin and skin disease. |
dermatophyte |
any fungus, such as that of ringworm, that is parasitic on skin. |
dermatosis |
any skin disease. |
dermestid |
any of various small, dull-colored beetles that, in both the adult and larval stages, destroy leather, fur, wool, and the like. |
dermis |
variant of derma1. |
dernier cri |
last cry (French); the last word; latest fashion. |
derogate |
to detract or take away (usu. fol. by "from"). [2 definitions] |
derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
derrick |
a device for lifting and moving heavy loads, usu. consisting of a stationary mast and a rotating boom that projects upward from its base. [2 definitions] |
derrière |
the buttocks. |
derring-do |
daring or courageous deeds. |
derringer |
a small pistol that can be easily concealed in a pocket. |
derris |
any of several leguminous plants of the East Indies, whose roots produce the insecticide rotenone. |
dervish |
someone who belongs to any of several Muslim religious groups noted for their ascetic practices and for dancing and whirling in religious ecstasy. |
DES |
abbreviation of "diethylstilbestrol," a synthetic estrogen formerly used to treat the symptoms of menopause and to supplement animal feed, but now banned in the United States as carcinogenic. |
desalinate |
to remove salt from, esp. to make sea water drinkable. |
desalination |
the process of removing salt from water, esp. for the purpose of making sea water drinkable; desalinization. |
desalinization |
the process of removing salt from water; desalination. |