Corial

/ˈkɔːriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or consisting of the corium, the inner layer of skin in animals.

Etymology

From Latin 'corium' (hide, leather) plus the suffix '-al,' forming an adjective meaning 'of or relating to the corium.'

Kelly Says

When doctors examine a deep wound, they use the term 'corial damage' to describe when an injury goes past the outer skin into that tougher inner layer that holds your skin together.

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