Definitions

1. noun

A process in which the skin of a deceased person is grafted onto another person as a form of disguise or to protect the person from harm.

“The ancient practice of polydermy was used by some warriors to conceal their identities in battle.”

2. noun

A type of surgical operation in which a skin graft is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to another part, often used to repair damaged skin.

“The doctor performed a polydermy to repair the patient’s burned skin.”