What does dermatome mean?
A dermatome is a skin area that is supplied by nerves from a single spinal nerve root. It is used in dermatology to describe the distribution of skin lesions or conditions.
Example
"The dermatologist examined the patient's dermatome to determine the extent of the skin condition."
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