Hypodermis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
  • n. Botany A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
  • n. Anatomy A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing a varying number of fat cells.
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  • n. An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
  • n. A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
  • n. A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Same as hypoblast.
  • n. Same as Hypoderma, 2.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In annelids, as the earthworm, a thick layer, below the cuticula, of reticulated or nucleated tissue, in the meshes of which is a copious transparent gelatinous substance. It is considered by some as probably representing both the dermis and the epidermis of other animals.
  • n. In entomology, a soft cellular substance or tissue lining the abdominal wall of an insect, within the chitinous investment.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    layer   
    Variant
    hypoblast    hypoderma   
    Form
    hypodermic   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    subcutis    tela subcutanea    superficial fascia   
     
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