dermatography

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The anatomical description of the skin.
  2. A method of tattooing used in reconstructive surgery developed in 1984 based on micropigmentation, requiring a special ink injector and taking several sessions to complete.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɜːməˈtɒɡɹəfi/

Word forms

dermatography

Etymology

From dermato- + -graphy.

Derived words

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