As a noun dermis
is the tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.
As an adjective cutaneous is
of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis.
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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Anagrams
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cutaneous
English
Adjective
(-)
(anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis
Derived terms
* cutaneal
* cutaneously
* subcutaneous
Related terms
* cuticle
* transcutaneous
See also
* dermal
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