hypodermis

English

Alternative forms

hypoderm

Etymology

hypo- +‎ dermis

Noun

hypodermis (plural hypodermes or hypodermises)

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.

Synonyms

subcutis
superficial fascia
tela subcutanea

Derived terms

hypodermic

Translations

botany

Finnish: hypodermi
Icelandic: frumulag rétt undir yfirhúð í plöntum, undirhúð

Tagalog: kubusbalat

skin

Finnish: hypodermi
Hungarian: bőralja
Icelandic: undirhúð f

Irish: hipideirm f
Spanish: hipodermis f
Tagalog: kubusbalat

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