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Corium vs Dermis - What's the difference?

corium | dermis |

Dermis is a synonym of corium.



In anatomy terms the difference between corium and dermis

is that corium is the deep layer of mucous membranes beneath the epithelium while dermis is the tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

corium

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(coria)
  • (anatomy) The inner layer of skin, the dermis.
  • (anatomy) The deep layer of mucous membranes beneath the epithelium.
  • (historical) Armour made of leather, particularly that used by the Romans.
    • (Fosbroke)

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (-)
  • (nuclear physics) The lavalike material produced in a nuclear meltdown.
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  • * 2009', Wei Wei and Xin-rong Cao, "The Simulation of '''Corium Dispersion in Direct Containment Heating Accidents", ''Zero Carbon Energy Kyoto 2009 .
  • * 2011 , C. Journeau and M. Ficsher, Nuclear Safety in Light Water Reactors: Severe Accident Phenomenology , page 569:
    • As a result, dedicated core catchers have been designed that can gather the corium and cool it safely.
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    dermis

    English

    Noun

  • (anatomy) The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

    • Synonyms

    * (tissue) derm, derma, corium, cutis, cutis vera, true skin

    Derived terms

    * dermatitis * dermatoglyphics * dermatology * dermic * dermal * endodermis * epidermis * hypodermis * mesoderm

    Related terms

    * dermal

    See also

    * pustule * skin

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