HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of dermatography | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌdɜːməˈtɒɡɹəfi

Definitions

  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.

Examples

“On the basis of a decoder dermatography transcription, a shift in the acid-alkali balance is shown in favor of the acid.”
“For others, cosmetic tattooing and dermatography are an adjunct to and considered as the finishing touch of reconstructive surgery.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See all C1 English words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See dermatography used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free