HYPODERMIS
hypodermis
(noun) layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
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
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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