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derma

noun

Simple meaning

The deep vascular inner layer of the skin.

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ˈdɝmə

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noun

  1. The deep vascular inner layer of the skin

  2. A Jewish dish of roast or boiled seasoned meat and flour etc. in a casing, especially kishke.

  3. indiaphilippinescolloquial

    A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

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Sense: deep vascular inner layer of the skin

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