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Pronunciation: der′mis
Definition: A layer of skin composed of two zones: a superficial thin layer that interdigitates with the epidermis, the stratum papillare, and the deeper and coarser stratum reticulare; it contains blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves and nerve endings, glands, and, except on glabrous skin, hair follicles.
Synonym(s): corium, cutis vera
[G. derma, skin]
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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