derm/al and dur/al look and sound similar but have completely different meanings. The derm/is is the middle layer of the skin, and the dura mater is the outer layer of the meninges. Look up the...

derm/al and dur/al look and sound similar but have completely different meanings. The derm/is is the middle layer of the skin, and the dura mater is the outer layer of the meninges. Look up the following terms in your dictionary, and be watchful of their use and spelling. epi/derm/al_________________________ epi/dur/al______________________________.