| Term Name: | dermis |
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| Synonyms: | corium, cutis, vertebrate dermis |
| Definition: | The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the skin) and subcutaneous tissues, and is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis[WP]. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002067] |