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dermis

noun der·mis \ˈdər-məs\

Definition of DERMIS

: the sensitive vascular inner mesodermic layer of the skin —called also corium, cutis — see hair illustration

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New Latin, from Late Latin -dermis

First Known Use: circa 1830

DERMIS Defined for Kids

noun der·mis \ˈdər-məs\

: the inner sensitive layer of the skin

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noun der·mis \ˈdər-məs\

: the sensitive vascular inner mesodermic layer of the skin—called also corium, cutis, cutis vera, derma

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