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DERMIS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- papilla of dermis
1, record 1, English, papilla%20of%20dermis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- papilla of the dermis 2, record 1, English, papilla%20of%20the%20dermis
correct
- papilla of corium 3, record 1, English, papilla%20of%20corium
correct
- dermal papilla 4, record 1, English, dermal%20papilla
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
papillae of dermis: The superficial projections of the dermis (corium) that interdigitate with recesses in the overlying epidermis ... 3, record 1, English, - papilla%20of%20dermis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They contain vascular loops and specialized nerve endings and are arranged in ridgelike lines best developed in the hand and foot. 3, record 1, English, - papilla%20of%20dermis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
papilla of dermis: The English and Latin designations are found in the plural (papillae of dermis, papillae dermidis) in the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - papilla%20of%20dermis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- papillae of dermis
- papillae dermidis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papille du derme
1, record 1, French, papille%20du%20derme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- papille dermique 2, record 1, French, papille%20dermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La partie la plus superficielle du derme est appelée couche papillaire et sa surface est fortement augmentée par les papilles dermiques. Ces dernières sont de petites éminences en forme de doigts qui s'étendent dans la surface profonde de l'épiderme. 2, record 1, French, - papille%20du%20derme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papille du derme : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - papille%20du%20derme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La désignation latine se trouve au pluriel (papillae dermidis) dans la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - papille%20du%20derme
Record 1, Key term(s)
- papillae dermidis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Epidermis and Dermis
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dermis
1, record 2, English, dermis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- corium 2, record 2, English, corium
correct
- true skin 3, record 2, English, true%20skin
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dermis is a connective tissue layer sandwiched between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis is a fibrous structure composed of collagen, elastic tissue, and other extracellular components that includes vasculature, nerve endings, hair follicles, and glands. The role of the dermis is to support and protect the skin and deeper layers, assist in thermoregulation, and aid in sensation. 4, record 2, English, - dermis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dermis: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 2, English, - dermis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Épiderme et derme
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- derme
1, record 2, French, derme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- corium 1, record 2, French, corium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de la peau entre l'épiderme et l'hypoderme. 1, record 2, French, - derme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une couche conjonctive qui supporte et nourrit l'épiderme. Le derme contient de nombreux capillaires et terminaisons nerveuses sensitives. 1, record 2, French, - derme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
derme : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - derme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dermis : désignation tirée de la Terminologica Anatomica. 2, record 2, French, - derme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Epidermis y dermis
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dermis
1, record 2, Spanish, dermis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa interna de la piel, que se encuentra inmediatamente por debajo de la epidermis. 2, record 2, Spanish, - dermis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contiene vasos sanguíneos y linfáticos, glandulas sudoríparas y sebáceas, y folículos pilosos. 3, record 2, Spanish, - dermis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Animal Anatomy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- laminar corium
1, record 3, English, laminar%20corium
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- laminar dermis 1, record 3, English, laminar%20dermis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attached to the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx, it bears the primary dermal laminae (about 600), each one bearing 100 or more secondary laminae that interdigitate with these of the horny laminae. 1, record 3, English, - laminar%20corium
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Anatomie animale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chorion de la paroi du sabot
1, record 3, French, chorion%20de%20la%20paroi%20du%20sabot
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- derme lamellaire 1, record 3, French, derme%20lamellaire
masculine noun
- tissu feuilleté 1, record 3, French, tissu%20feuillet%C3%A9
masculine noun
- tissu podophylleux 1, record 3, French, tissu%20podophylleux
masculine noun
- chair feuilletée 1, record 3, French, chair%20feuillet%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tissu vivant et sensible qui est en rapport direct avec la paroi de la troisième phalange. Les lamelles podophylleuses en font partie et constituent sa surface externe qui est en rapport direct avec les lamelles kéraphylleuses de la paroi du pied. 1, record 3, French, - chorion%20de%20la%20paroi%20du%20sabot
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dermis
1, record 4, English, dermis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- corium 1, record 4, English, corium
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- derme
1, record 4, French, derme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chorion 1, record 4, French, chorion
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disposé sous l'épiderme, c'est la partie sensible qui nourrit et entretient la partie insensible de la surface. Dans le pied il s'agit du bourrelet principal, du bourrelet périoplique, des lamelles podophylleuses et du tissu velouté. 1, record 4, French, - derme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dermis
1, record 4, Spanish, dermis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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