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Dermis

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coriumnoun(anatomy) The layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues; the dermis.
dermanounThe inner layer of the skin.

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coriumnoun(anatomy) The layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues; the dermis.
dermanounThe inner layer of the skin.
skinnoun(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
cutisnoun(anatomy) The true skin or dermis, underlying the epidermis.
integumentnoun(biology) An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.
hideverb(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be out of sight or harder to discover.
peltnounThe skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
epidermisnounThe outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
tegumentnoun(uncommon) Something which covers; a covering or coating.
cuticlenounThe strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
rindnounA hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc
barknoun(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
husknounThe dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
sheathnounA holster for a sword; a scabbard.
membranenoun(biology) A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
coveringnoun(countable) That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
envelopenounA paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
casingnounThat which encloses or encases.
pelliclenounA thin skin or film.
coatnoun(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

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