The difference between Dermis and Pustule

When used as nouns, dermis means the tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis, whereas pustule means a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.


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  1. Dermis as a noun (anatomy):

    The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

  1. Pustule as a noun:

    A small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.

  2. Pustule as a noun:

    A pimple filled with pus.

  3. Pustule as a noun:

    Anything like a pustule, on plants or animals; a small blister.

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