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(der-mis) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis.

Example Sentence

We are studying the human dermis.

More Example Sentences

It contains blood vessels and nerves.

Synonyms

skin layer; corium; cutis

Antonyms

body; core; interior; middle

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Rhymes

  • dermis
  • thermos

  • epidermis
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