The word "zoodermic" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /zuːˈdɜːrmɪk/. The first syllable "zoo" is pronounced as "zu," with a long "oo" sound. The second syllable "der" is pronounced as "dɜːr," with the "e" sound being more pronounced than the "r." The final syllable "mic" is pronounced as "mɪk," with a short "i" sound. The word "zoodermic" pertains to the skin of animals and refers to substances or products applied to it.
Relating to the skin of an animal, noting the method of skin-grafts in which the grafts are taken from the skin of an animal, dermatozooplasty.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.