Dermis: meaning, definitions and examples
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dermis
[ หdษหrmษชs ]
human anatomy
The dermis is the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis, consisting of connective tissue and blood vessels. It provides support and nourishment to the epidermis and contains important structures such as hair follicles and sweat glands.
Synonyms
corium, skin layer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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dermis |
Used in medical or scientific contexts to describe the layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
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skin layer |
A general term suitable for casual or educational discussions about the different layers of skin without needing to be too scientific.
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corium |
Also a scientific term but less commonly used; refers to the same layer of skin as the dermis, often found in more technical literature.
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Examples of usage
- The dermis is responsible for the elasticity and strength of the skin.
- Injury to the dermis can result in scarring.
Translations
Translations of the word "dermis" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Dermis
๐ฎ๐ฉ dermis
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ skรณra wลaลciwa
๐ฏ๐ต ็็ฎ๏ผใใใด๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท derme
๐ช๐ธ dermis
๐น๐ท dermis
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุฏู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dermis
๐ธ๐ฐ dermis
๐จ๐ณ ็็ฎ (zhฤnpรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ dermis
๐ฎ๐ธ leรฐurhรบรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตัะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ derma
๐ฒ๐ฝ dermis
Etymology
The word 'dermis' originated from the Greek word 'derma', meaning skin. It has been used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to the inner layer of the skin since the 18th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,712, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21709 resounded
- 21710 varnished
- 21711 entailing
- 21712 dermis
- 21713 articulations
- 21714 imperishable
- 21715 asthmatic
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