hypodermis

English

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

Etymology

Prefix from English dermis (skin).

Origin

English

dermis

Gloss

skin

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

皮, 膚, 肌

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