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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Epidermal :: Epidermal (a.) Of or pertaining to the epidermis; epidermic; cuticular.
Derma :: Derma (n.) See Dermis.
Cutis :: Cutis (n.) See Dermis.
Dermostosis :: Dermostosis (n.) Ossification of the dermis.
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..
Epithelium :: Epithelium (n.) The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymphatics, serous cavities, etc. It often includes the epidermis (i. e., keratin-producing epithelial cells), and it is sometimes restricted to the alimentary canal, the glands and their appendages, -- the term endothelium being applied to the lining membrane of the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities..
Derm :: Derm (v. t.) See Dermis.
Corium :: Corium (n.) Same as Dermis.
Taxidermist :: Taxidermist (n.) A person skilled in taxidermy.
Cuticle :: Cuticle (n.) The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.
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..
Nail :: Nail (n.) the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes.
Dermatogen :: Dermatogen (n.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition..
Epiderm :: Epiderm (n.) The epidermis.
Epidermoid :: Epidermoid (a.) Like epidermis; pertaining to the epidermis.
Dermal :: Dermal (a.) Pertaining to the dermis or true skin.
Scarfskin :: Scarfskin (n.) See Epidermis.
Corn :: Corn (n.) A thickening of the epidermis at some point, esp. on the toes, by friction or pressure. It is usually painful and troublesome..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) That part of a pistil which has no epidermis, and is fitted to receive the pollen. It is usually the terminal portion, and is commonly somewhat glutinous or viscid. See Illust. of Stamen and of Flower..
Hair :: Hair (n.) An outgrowth of the epidermis, consisting of one or of several cells, whether pointed, hooked, knobbed, or stellated. Internal hairs occur in the flower stalk of the yellow frog lily (Nuphar)..
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