1. Plural of derm; informal term for dermatologists or dermatology professionals.
Usage: informal; chiefly medical/healthcare contexts
2. Plural of derm; the layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the dermis.
Usage: technical; anatomy

Examples

• She scheduled an appointment with one of the derms at the clinic.
• The derms at the hospital specialize in treating acne and eczema.
• The derms contain collagen and elastin fibers that give skin its elasticity.
• Several derms in the practice offer cosmetic procedures.
• The patient was referred to the derms for a skin biopsy.