Neuromancer

by

William Gibson

A patch that delivers a dose of a drug.
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Derm Term Timeline in Neuromancer

The timeline below shows where the term Derm appears in Neuromancer. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 4
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Self-Interest vs. Human Connection Theme Icon
Case flips himself back to Molly’s simstim. She places three endorphin dermadisks on her wrist, the chemicals helping her power through the pain. He stays with her... (full context)
Chapter 10
Self-Interest vs. Human Connection Theme Icon
Addiction and Dependency Theme Icon
Back in her hotel room, Cath’s partner Bruce gives Case a derm. Despite his modified liver and pancreas, it works. Case returns to his hotel room extremely... (full context)
Chapter 12
Technology and the Body Theme Icon
Addiction and Dependency Theme Icon
...Hideo, and Cath explains that he’s 3Jane’s family retainer and bodyguard. Cath gives Case a derm “so we can be together.” He feels immediately high, but with the high comes a... (full context)
Chapter 21
Self-Interest vs. Human Connection Theme Icon
Addiction and Dependency Theme Icon
...he was out for five minutes. Maelcum tells Case he also put both of his derms on him. Case realizes he’s overdosing on betaphenethylamine, but Maelcum pulls him up. They have... (full context)