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1. (n.) dermis
the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
Etymology: (1820–30; extracted from epidermis)
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1. (noun) dermis, corium, derma
the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
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1. (noun) Dermis
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
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1. Dermis
A layer of vascularized connective tissue underneath the EPIDERMIS. The surface of the dermis contains innervated papillae. Embedded in or beneath the dermis are SWEAT GLANDS; HAIR FOLLICLES; and SEBACEOUS GLANDS.
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