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hypodermis

English

Alternative forms

  • hypoderm

Etymology

hypo- +? dermis

Noun

hypodermis (plural hypodermes or hypodermises)

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

Synonyms

  • subcutis
  • superficial fascia
  • tela subcutanea

Derived terms

  • hypodermic

Translations

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hypodermic

English

Etymology

hypoderm +? -ic

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /?ha?p??d?m?k/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?ha?p??d??m?k/
  • Rhymes: -??(?)m?k

Adjective

hypodermic (not comparable)

  1. Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis

Derived terms

  • hypodermic needle

Translations

Noun

hypodermic (plural hypodermics)

  1. A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection

Translations

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