dermis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the deep vascular inner layer of the skin

Etymology

From New Latin dermis, from Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”), from δέρω (dérō, “to skin, to flay”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

corium, derma

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