Definition of dermis

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Dermis (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..

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Hypodermis :: Hypodermis (n.) Same as Hypoderma, 2..
Corium :: Corium (n.) Same as Dermis.
Dermatogen :: Dermatogen (n.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition..
Derma :: Derma (n.) See Dermis.
Epidermis :: Epidermis (v. t.) The outermost layer of the cells, which covers both surfaces of leaves, and also the surface of stems, when they are first formed. As stems grow old this layer is lost, and never replaced..
Taxidermist :: Taxidermist (n.) A person skilled in taxidermy.
Desquamation :: Desquamation (n.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones..
Dermic :: Dermic (a.) Pertaining to the dermis; dermal.
Nail :: Nail (n.) the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes.
Dermal :: Dermal (a.) Pertaining to the dermis or true skin.
Subepiglottic :: Subepidermal (a.) Situated immediately below the epidermis.
Cuticle :: Cuticle (n.) The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.
Dermostosis :: Dermostosis (n.) Ossification of the dermis.
Derm :: Derm (v. t.) See Dermis.
Scarfskin :: Scarfskin (n.) See Epidermis.
Epiderm :: Epiderm (n.) The epidermis.
Dermis :: Dermis (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..
Hypoderma :: Hypoderma (n.) A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma..
Epidermis :: Epidermis (v. t.) The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis..
Cutis :: Cutis (n.) See Dermis.
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