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- [dur-mis]
- /ˈdɜr mɪs/
- /ˈdɜː.mɪs/
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- [dur-mis]
- /ˈdɜr mɪs/
Definitions of dermis word
- noun dermis the layer of skin just below the epidermis 3
- noun dermis Anatomy, Zoology. the dense inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, composed of connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and an elaborate sensory nerve network. 1
- noun dermis The skin. 1
- noun dermis (anatomy) The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis. 0
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Origin of dermis
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin; abstracted from epidermis
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Parts of speech for Dermis
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preposition
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dermis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dermis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dermis
noun dermis
- fur — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.
- coating — A coating of a substance is a thin layer of it spread over a surface.
- crust — The crust on a loaf of bread is the outside part.
- surface — the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.
- jacket — a short coat, in any of various forms, usually opening down the front.
Antonyms for dermis
noun dermis
- core — The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
- inside — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
- interior — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
- middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
- center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
Top questions with dermis
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- the dermis is primarily composed of which tissue type?
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