corium

English

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The inner layer of skin, the dermis.
  • (anatomy) The deep layer of mucous membranes beneath the epithelium.
  • (historical) Armour made of leather, particularly that used by the Romans.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin corium (leather, skin, hide, a hide, peel).

Origin

Latin

corium

Gloss

leather, skin, hide, a hide, peel

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

革

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