Relating to both the skin and bone.
From Greek 'derma' (skin) + Latin 'osseus' (bony). A descriptive medical term for structures or conditions involving both skin and skeletal tissue.
Dermoosseous grafts are used in reconstructive surgery when bone needs to be replaced along with overlying skin—surgeons have to transfer enough tissue to cover and protect the bone underneath!
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