Relating to or involving the cutting or division of skin tissue, particularly in surgical contexts.
From Greek 'derma' (skin), '-tome' (cut), and '-ic' (relating to). This technical adjective developed from surgical terminology to describe procedures involving precise skin incisions or divisions.
Dermatomic procedures have become incredibly precise with modern laser technology—surgeons can now make cuts so controlled that they remove cancerous tissue while preserving healthy skin underneath, which was nearly impossible just 30 years ago.
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