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dermis - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dermis'

English

Noun

  • (anatomy) The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.
  • Synonyms

    * (tissue) derm, derma, corium, cutis, cutis vera, true skin

    Derived terms

    (top3) * dermatitis * dermatoglyphics * dermatology (mid3) * dermic * dermal * endodermis (mid3) * epidermis * hypodermis * mesoderm (bottom)

    See also

    * pustule * skin

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