| Term Name: | reticular layer of dermis |
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| Synonyms: | dermal reticular layer, dermis reticular layer, dermis stratum reticulare, reticular dermis, stratum reticulare, stratum reticulare dermis |
| Definition: | The thicker, deeper layer of the dermis, comprised of criss-crossing collagen fibers that form a strong elastic network and also containing blood and lymph vessels, nerves and nerve endings, and hair follicles |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001993] |