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Dermis

The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and enderon. See Skin, and Illust. in Appendix.

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Stratum 76% connected

A bed of earth or rock of one kind, formed by natural causes, and consisting usually of a series of layers, which form a rock as it lies between beds…

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Cutis 70% connected

See Dermis.

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Skin 70% connected

The external membranous integument of an animal.

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Tegument 70% connected

A cover or covering; an integument.

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Corium 92% connected

Armor made of leather, particularly that used by the Romans; used also by Enlish soldiers till the reign of Edward I.

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Derma 92% connected

See Dermis.

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Cuticle noun · 85% connection

the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Dermatology, Medical anatomy.
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Epidermis noun · 85% connection

the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

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Bleb noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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Blister noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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Bulla noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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Mantle noun · 84% connection

(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

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Pallium noun · 84% connection

(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

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Apophysis noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra

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Apparatus noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"

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Articulatio noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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Articulation noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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Base noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull"

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Bodily cavity noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

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Cavity noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

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Cavum noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

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Cingulum noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)

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Concha noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape

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Cornu noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape

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Albino noun · 78% connection

A person, whether negro, Indian, or white, in whom by some defect of organization the substance which gives color to the skin, hair, a…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Caterpillar noun · 78% connection

The larval state of a butterfly or any lepidopterous insect; sometimes, but less commonly, the larval state of other insects, as the s…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Dartos noun · 78% connection

A thin layer of peculiar contractile tissue directly beneath the skin of the scrotum.

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Deep superl. · 78% connection

Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth…

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Deep-sea adjective · 78% connection

Of or pertaining to the deeper parts of the sea; as, a deep-sea line (i. e., a line to take soundings at a great depth); deep-sea lead…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Depth noun · 78% connection

That which is deep; a deep, or the deepest, part or place; the deep; the middle part; as, the depth of night, or of winter.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Dermic adjective · 78% connection

Relating to the derm or skin.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Efflower verb · 78% connection

To remove the epidermis of (a skin) with a concave knife, blunt in its middle part, -- as in making chamois leather.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Enderon noun · 78% connection

The deep sensitive and vascular layer of the skin and mucous membranes.

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Endodermis noun · 78% connection

A layer of cells forming a kind of cuticle inside of the proper cortical layer, or surrounding an individual fibrovascular bundle.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Epidermoid adjective · 78% connection

Like epidermis; pertaining to the epidermis.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deep, sensitive, layer, skin, beneath.
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Epithelium noun · 78% connection

The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymph…

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