dermis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɜː.mɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dermis.wav /ˈdɝ.mɪs/

Word forms

dermis dermides dermises

Etymology

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

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