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Preferred term

Dermis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A layer of vascularized connective tissue underneath the EPIDERMIS. The surface of the dermis contains innervated papillae. Embedded in or beneath the dermis are SWEAT GLANDS; HAIR FOLLICLES; and SEBACEOUS GLANDS.

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Synonym(s)

  • Corium

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S9JWP9SX-Z

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