corium

noun

co·​ri·​um ˈkȯr-ē-əm How to pronounce corium (audio)
plural coria ˈkȯr-ē-ə How to pronounce corium (audio)
: dermis

Examples of corium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Crafted from the inner layer of beef skin, known as corium, these chewy delights provide more than just a tasty snack. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2023 These treats are crafted from the inner layer of beef skin, also known as corium. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023 The surface of an experimentally made corium lava flow. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2013 These chew treats are made from the inner layer of beef skin, also known as corium. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, leather — more at cuirass

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corium was in 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Corium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corium. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

corium

noun
co·​ri·​um ˈkōr-ē-əm, ˈkȯr- How to pronounce corium (audio)
plural coria -ē-ə How to pronounce corium (audio)
: dermis

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