dermis

dermis definition - medical

der·mis (dûrˈmĭs)

noun
The sensitive connective tissue layer of the skin located below the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat and sebaceous glands, and blood and lymph vessels. Also called corium, cutis vera, derma.

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