dermis
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Definition of dermis
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the vascular, thick layer of the skin lying below the epidermis and above the superficial fascia that contains fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, B cells, and sensory nerve endings and has an extracellular matrix composed of proteoglycans and glycoproteins embedded with collagen and elastin fibers
— called also corium, cutis
— see hair illustration-dermis
noun combining formDefinition of -dermis (Entry 2 of 2)
: layer of skin or tissue
endodermis
Examples of dermis in a Sentence
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The other selectively heats portions of the upper dermis with fractionated RF, fading wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars while evening skin tone. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 This nonablative device offers two settings that can be used together or separately: One remodels and stimulates collagen growth deep in the dermis, using infrared light and radio frequency (RF). — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dermis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dermis
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Kids Definition of dermis
: the inner sensitive layer of the skin
dermis
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der·​mis
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Medical Definition of dermis
: the vascular, thick layer of the skin lying below the epidermis and above the superficial fascia that contains fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, B cells, and sensory nerve endings and has an extracellular matrix composed of proteoglycans and glycoproteins embedded with collagen and elastin fibers
— called also corium, cutis, cutis vera, derma