HYPODERMIS

hypodermis

(noun) layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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.

• subcutis

• superficial fascia

• tela subcutanea

Source: Wiktionary

Hyp`o*der"mis, n. Etym: [NL. See Hypo-, and Derma.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: Same as Hypoblast.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Same as Hypoderma, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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