noun
- Plural of derma; the layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.
Usage: technical/medical; also called the dermis
Examples
- The dermas contain collagen fibers that provide skin elasticity.
- Damage to the dermas can result in permanent scarring.
- Dermatologists study the structure of the dermas to understand skin conditions.
- The dermas layer is thicker on the palms and soles of the feet.