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Meaning of dermatome
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dermatome (n)
a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
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a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
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A dermatome is a specific area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve.
Dermatomes play a crucial role in diagnosing and localizing neurological disorders affecting the skin.
Physicians use dermatomes to map areas of sensory loss or abnormal sensation in patients with nerve injuries or diseases.
Each spinal nerve corresponds to a specific dermatome, forming a pattern across the body.
