hypodermis

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Synonyms: hypodermic, hypodermics, hypoderma, hypodermal, hypoderm, hypodermises, hypodermosis

Antonyms: hypodermic, hypodermics, hypoderma, hypodermal, hypoderm, hypodermises, hypodermosis

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Noun

1. {{topics|en|Body parts}} An [[epidermal]] layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous [[cuticle]], as in [[arthropod]]s.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A layer of cells lying immediately below the [[epidermis]].
3. {{topics|en|Body parts}}{{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[subcutaneous]] layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the [[dermis]].

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