Term Name: | papillary layer of dermis |
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Synonyms: | corpus papillary, dermal papillary layer, dermis papillary layer, papillary dermis, papillary layer, papillary layer of dermis, stratum papillare, stratum papillare (dermis), stratum papillare corii, stratum papillare dermis, superficial dermis |
Definition: | The upper layer of the dermis beneath the epidermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue[ncit,modified]. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001992] |