Definition
dermises
noun
- Plural of dermis; the layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.
Usage: technical/medical; anatomy
Examples
- The dermises of burn victims often require specialized treatment.
- Collagen fibers in the dermises provide skin with elasticity and strength.
- Dermatologists study the structure of dermises to understand skin aging.
- The dermises contain sweat glands and hair follicles.
- Scarring occurs when the dermises are damaged during wound healing.