hypodermis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.

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hypodermis hypodermes hypodermises hypoderm

From hypo- + dermis.

hypoderma subcutis superficial fascia tela subcutanea

hypodermic

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