dermatography

/ˌdɜːməˈtɒɡɹəfi/

Etymology

From dermato- + -graphy.

dermatography means the anatomical description of the skin. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

The anatomical description of the skin.“On the basis of a decoder dermatography transcription, a shift in the acid-alkali balance is shown in favor of the acid.”
A method of tattooing used in reconstructive surgery developed in 1984 based on micropigmentation, requiring a special ink injector and taking several sessions to complete.“For others, cosmetic tattooing and dermatography are an adjunct to and considered as the finishing touch of reconstructive surgery.”