Dermis Meaning
/ˈdɜː.mɪs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.
Sentence Examples
The dermis is a skin layer.
The dermis contains nerve endings.
The outer layer of skin protects the dermis underneath it.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The deepest layer of skin is called the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a skin layer.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin dermis, from Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”), from δέρω (dérō, “to skin, to flay”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The deepest layer of skin is called the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a skin layer.