| papillae dermis | The superficial projections of the dermis (corium) that interdigitate with recesses in the overlying epidermis; they contain vascular loops and specialised nerve endings, and are arranged in ridgelike lines best developed in the hand and foot. Synonym: papillae dermis, papillae corii, papillae of corium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dermis | <anatomy, dermatology> Mesodermally derived connective tissue underlying the epithelium of the skin. (18 Nov 1997) |
| adventitial | Relating to the outer coat or adventitia of a blood vessel or other structure. Synonym: adventitious. (05 Mar 2000) |
| adventitial cell | <pathology> Cell associated with the walls of small blood vessels: not a smooth muscle cell, nor an endothelial cell. (18 Nov 1997) |
| adventitial neuritis | Inflammation of the sheath of a nerve. See: perineuritis. (05 Mar 2000) |