superficial

superficial /su·per·fi·cial/ (-fish´al) pertaining to or situated near the surface.

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su·per·fi·cial (spr-fshl)

adj.

1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface.

2. Not thorough.

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superficial

[-fish′əl]

Etymology: L, superficies, surface

1 pertaining to the surface.

2 not grave or dangerous.

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superficial,

n 1., in massage therapy, external, or outer surface.
2., in psychotherapy, the primary use of such techniques as persuasion, counseling, reeducation, and inspiration. Also called
supportive psychotherapy or
suppressive psychotherapy.

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superficial,

adj involving only the surface or to be minor in severity, not grave or dangerous.

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superficial

situated on or near the surface.

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superficial necrolytic dermatitis

frequently associated with glucagon-secreting tumors of the pancreas and with cases of diabetes mellitus or chronic hepatitis; called also hepatocutaneous syndrome; lesions are erythematous, erosive, ulcerative and crusted with marked hyperkeratosis of the footpads.

superficial plexus skin

see subpapillary plexus of skin.

superficial pustular dermatitis

see superficial pustular dermatitis.

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superficial

adjective Toward or near a surface; confined to or pertaining to a surface