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dermis: see skin skin, the flexible tissue (integument) enclosing the body of vertebrate animals. In humans and other mammals, the skin operates a complex organ of numerous structures (sometimes called the integumentary system) serving vital protective and metabolic functions. ..... Click the link for more information. . dermis [′dər·məs] (anatomy) The deep layer of the skin, a dense connective tissue richly supplied with blood vessels, nerves, and sensory organs. Also known as corium; cutis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Melanocytes can be confined to the epidermis (junctional nevus); they can involve the dermal-epidermal junction, including the dermis (compound nevus) (figure, A); or they can be found in the dermis only (intradermal nevus) (figure, B). The skin is composed of three layers epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat. ACT-1 Personnel Services has promoted Dermis Sherman to Regional Vice President of Southern California, North Region. |
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