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Reticular dermis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The thick bottom layer of the dermis (the inner layer of the skin). The reticular dermis has blood vessels and connective tissue that supports the skin. Hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, and other structures are also found in the reticular dermis. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The lower portion of the dermis beneath the papillary dermis. It is composed of thick collagen fibers. (NCI Thesaurus)
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