Hypodermis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypodermis is a noun meaning An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
Meaning
An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
More Meanings
- (botany) A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
- (anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.
Word Forms
- hypodermes
- hypodermises
- hypoderm
Synonyms for hypodermis
Depending on context, synonyms include hypoderma, subcutis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypoderm, hypoderma, subcuticle, endocuticle, cuticle, mesocuticle.
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