dermal

1. not comparableanatomyOf or pertaining to skin or integument (or other forms of tissue)

   Near-synonyms: epidermal, epidermo-

   1 more example

   The dermal muscles in the face are used to form expressions.

   Synonyms: dermic, dermatic, derma-, dermato-, dermo-, cutaneous, cutaneo-, cutaneal

plural dermals

1. A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.

   Anchors with holes in the heel and toe of the foot are for dermals that are meant to be permanent. As the piercing heals, the tissue attaches to the foot around the holes, anchoring it in.

   2013, Genia Gaffaney, The Art of Body Piercing