Hypodermis: Definition with Hypodermis Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods.

Generic synonyms: Layer
Group relationships: Body Covering
Derivative terms: Hypodermal, Hypodermic

1. n. Same as Hypoblast.

1. Noun. An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods. ¹

2. Noun. (botany) A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis. ¹

3. Noun. (anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. [n -ES]

1. A layer of cells below the epidermis. (11 Jan 1998)

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