Associations to the word «Hypodermis»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

HYPODERMIS, noun. Layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods.

Wise words

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