derivative
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～ a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
derivative
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～ the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
derivative
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～ (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
derivative
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～ a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
deriving
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～ (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
derma
— Noun
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～ the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
dermabrasion
— Noun
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～ removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer
Dermacentor
— Noun
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～ vectors of important diseases of man and animals
Dermaptera
— Noun
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～ earwigs and a few related forms
dermatitis
— Noun
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～ inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Dermatobia
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～ larvae live under the skin of domestic mammals and humans
dermatoglyphic
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～ the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet)
dermatoglyphics
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～ the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet; "some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics"
dermatologist
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～ a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin
dermatology
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～ the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
dermatome
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～ a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
dermatomycosis
— Noun
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～ fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
dermatomyositis
— Noun
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～ myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
dermatophytosis
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～ fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
dermatosclerosis
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～ an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin