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Definition of 'derma'

noun

The deep vascular inner layer of the skin [syn: dermis, corium, derma]

From: GCIDE

From: GCIDE

Dermis \Der"mis\, n. [NL. See Derm.] (Anat.) 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. [1913 Webster]

Name :

Derma, MS -- U.S. town in Mississippi

Population (2000) :

1023

Housing Units (2000) :

397

Land area (2000) :

1.125004 sq. miles (2.913747 sq. km)

Water area (2000) :

0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)

Total area (2000) :

1.125004 sq. miles (2.913747 sq. km)

FIPS code :

18940

Located within :

Mississippi (MS), FIPS 28

Location :

33.856531 N, 89.286384 W

Note :

some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.