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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.

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

The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis.

Same as Hypoblast.

A person skilled in taxidermy.

Same as Dermis.

A thickening of the epidermis at some point, esp. on the toees, by friction or pressure. It is usually painful and troublesome. Welkome, gentlemen! Ladies that have their toes Unplagued with corns, will have a bout with you. Shak.

The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.

See Dermis.

See Dermis.

See Dermis.

Pertaining to the dermis or true skin.

Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition.

Pertaining to the dermis; dermal. Underneath each nail the deep or dermic layer of the integument is peculiarly modified. Huxley. Dermic remedies (Med.), such as act through the skin.

Ossification of the dermis.

The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.

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

The epidermis.

Of or pertaining to the epidermis; epidermic; cuticular.

Like epidermis; pertaining to the epidermis.