Dermohumeral

/ˌdɜːrməˈhjuːmərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the skin and the humerus (upper arm bone).

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + Latin 'humerus' (upper arm bone). A descriptive term in anatomy for structures or conditions involving both the skin of the arm and the bone beneath.

Kelly Says

Dermohumeral surgery might be needed if someone has a deep arm wound or infection that affects both skin layers and reaches toward the bone, requiring careful cleaning of multiple tissue layers.

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