Definition of DERMIS

dermis

Plural: dermides, dermises

Noun

  • The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis, forming the true skin.
  • the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
  • The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

Examples

  • His knowledge of biology allowed him to play DERMIS for a good score in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin dermis, from Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”), from δέρω (dérō, “to skin, to flay”).

Synonyms

corium, derma, cutis, cutis vera, derm, true skin

Scrabble Score: 9

dermis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dermis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dermis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

dermis: valid Words With Friends Word