Anatomy
reticular dermis Audio
re·tic·u·lar der·mis [ ri-tik-yuh-ler dur-mis ]
Definitions related to reticular layer of dermis:
  • (reticular dermis) The lower portion of the dermis beneath the papillary dermis. It is composed of thick collagen fibers.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Dense irregular connective tissue that consists of elastic fibers and collagen, predominantly type I.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • 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 of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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