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Definition of Dermis
1. Noun. The deep vascular inner layer of the skin.
Exact synonyms: Corium, Derma
Group relationships: Cutis, Skin, Tegument
Generic synonyms: Stratum
Derivative terms: Dermal, Dermic
Group relationships: Cutis, Skin, Tegument
Generic synonyms: Stratum
Derivative terms: Dermal, Dermic
Definition of Dermis
1. n. The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and enderon. See Skin, and Illust. in Appendix.
Definition of Dermis
1. derma [n -MISES] : DERMIC [adj] - See also: derma
Medical Definition of Dermis
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