corium

[ kawr-ee-uhm, kohr- ]

noun

, plural co·ri·a [kawr, -ee-, uh, kohr, -].

1. Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
2. Entomology. the thickened, leathery, basal portion of a hemelytron.

corium

/ ˈkɔːrɪəm /

noun

1. Also calleddermadermis the deep inner layer of the skin, beneath the epidermis, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and fat
2. entomol the leathery basal part of the forewing of hemipterous insects

Word History and Origins

Origin of corium¹

1645–55; < Latin: skin, hide, leather

Word History and Origins

Origin of corium¹

C19: from Latin: rind, skin, leather

Example Sentences

The latter find their support and attachment in solid calcareous needles, which develop from chalky deposits in the corium.

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The ends of these threads of corium generally deposit transverse calcareous septa, exactly as within the parietal tubes.

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This beak is generally purple; it is sometimes hollow, and occupied by a thread of corium.

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On the internal surface, near to the rostral angle, a rather large purple spot of corium adhered to the valve.

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Terga: when the upper end of the valve is not corroded, there is a distinct beak, hollow within for a thread of corium.

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