dermis

/ˈdʌrməs/

/ˈdʌmɪs/

Your dermis is the layer of skin that's just underneath the part you can see and touch. The dermis is full of capillaries, sweat glands, and hair follicles.

The Greek derma, or "skin," is at the heart of both epidermis, "outer skin," and dermis, "true skin." It's probably your epidermis you think about most — especially when it's itchy or sunburnt. But the thick dermis layer plays a vital role in cushioning the body, giving us a sense of touch, allowing us to feel heat, and much more.

Definitions of dermis

1. noun

   the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
   synonyms: corium, derma

   type of:

   stratum

   one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)