Which term means "pertaining to within the skin"?
a. epidermal
b. hypodermal
c. intradermal
d. interdermal
c
Explanation:
a. epidermal: means "pertaining to above the skin"
b. hypodermal: means "pertaining to below the skin"
c. intradermal: correct
d. interdermal: means "pertaining to between the skin"
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