Hypodermis definition

Hypodermis

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WordNet

noun

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

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Noun

hypodermis

An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.

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