dermatography

noun

Etymology: From dermato- + -graphy.

1. 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.”

2. 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.”