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Dermis: meaning, definitions and examples

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dermis

 

[ หˆdษœหrmษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dermis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dermis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skรณra wล‚aล›ciwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸ็šฎ๏ผˆใ—ใ‚“ใด๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท derme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dermis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dermis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dermis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dermis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸ็šฎ (zhฤ“npรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dermis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leรฐurhรบรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dermis

Word origin

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.