Definitions
- Referring to the outermost layer of skin that acts as a protective barrier. - Talking about the layer of skin that is visible to the naked eye. - Describing the layer of skin that contains no blood vessels or nerves.
- Referring to the layer of skin beneath the epidermis. - Talking about the skin as a whole, including both the epidermis and dermis. - Describing the layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to layers of the skin.
- 2Both are used in medical and scientific contexts.
- 3Both are important for maintaining skin health.
- 4Both are derived from Greek words.
- 5Both are part of the integumentary system.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, while derma is located beneath it.
- 2Composition: Epidermis is composed of several layers of cells, while derma contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
- 3Function: Epidermis acts as a protective barrier, while derma regulates body temperature and contains sensory receptors.
- 4Thickness: Epidermis is thinner than derma.
- 5Usage: Epidermis is more commonly used in everyday language, while derma is more technical and scientific.
Remember this!
Epidermis and derma are both related to the skin but differ in their location, composition, function, thickness, and usage. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin that acts as a protective barrier, while the derma is located beneath it and contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles. While epidermis is more commonly used in everyday language, derma is more technical and scientific.
