hypodermis
hypodermis noun: an epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
Noun
hypodermis (plural hypodermes or hypodermises)
- 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.
hypodermis meaning in Tamil and Tagalog
hypodermis in Tamil
- அடித்தோல், கீழ்த்தோல்
hypodermis in Tagalog
- botany
- kubusbalat
- anatomy
- kubusbalat
Synonyms of hypodermis
- hypoderma
- subcutis
- superficial fascia
- tela subcutanea
Forms of hypodermis
| plural | hypodermes |
|---|---|
| plural | hypodermises |
| alternative form | hypoderm |
Origin of hypodermis
From hypo- + dermis.
Words formed from hypodermis
Questions about hypodermis
- What does hypodermis mean?
- Hypodermis means an epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
- What is hypodermis in Tamil?
- Hypodermis in Tamil is அடித்தோல், கீழ்த்தோல். See Hypodermis meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is hypodermis?
- Hypodermis is a noun.
- What is the plural of hypodermis?
- The plural of hypodermis is hypodermes.
Words near hypodermis in the dictionary
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