dermis meaning

UK US /ˈdɝməs/ 2 syllables

dermis (noun): the deep vascular inner layer of the skin.

Definition of dermis

  1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin

    Synonyms: corium, derma

    Type of: stratum

    Related forms: dermic, dermal

How to pronounce dermis

dermis is pronounced /ˈdɝməs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with dermis

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in IS · 6-letter words

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