dermis
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/ˈdɜːrmɪs/
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/ˈdɜːmɪs/
The layer of skin beneath the surface layer.
The wound affected the dermis, causing some sensitivity.
The second layer of skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands.
The injury reached the dermis, which is the layer below the surface of the skin.