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Dermis - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Coat, Cuticle, Cutis, Ectoderm, Endothelium, Epidermis, Epithelium, Fell, Fleece, Flesh, Fur, Hide, Hypodermis, Integument, Jacket, Leather |
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The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, that consists of connective tissue and harbors many nerve endings that provide the sense of touch. It contains most of the skin's nerves, hair follicles, and oil and sweat glands.
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