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dermis (durīmis)   the fibrous inner layer of skin just beneath the epidermis, derived from the embryonic mesoderm. It varies from 0.05 cm to 0.3 cm in thickness, is well supplied with nerves and blood vessels, and contains hair roots, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. On the palms and soles, the dermis bears ridges whose arrangement in whorls and loops is unique to the individual. Called also corium. adj., derīmal, derīmic., adj.




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