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hy⋅po⋅der⋅mis

  [hahy-puh-dur-mis]
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–noun
1. Zoology. an underlayer of epithelial cells in arthropods and certain other invertebrates that secretes substances for the overlying cuticle or exoskeleton.
2. Botany. a tissue or layer of cells beneath the epidermis.
Also, hy⋅po⋅derm.

Origin:
1865–70; hypo- + -dermis

Related forms:
hy⋅po⋅der⋅mal, adjective
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hy·po·der·mis   (hī'pə-dûr'mĭs)   
n.  

  1. An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.

  2. Botany A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.

  3. Anatomy A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing a varying number of fat cells.

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Main Entry: hy·po·der·mis
Pronunciation: "hI-p&-'d&r-m&s
Function: noun
1 : the cellular layer that underlies andsecretes the chitinous cuticle (as of an arthropod)
2 : SUPERFICIAL FASCIA
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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hypodermis hy·po·der·mis (hī'pə-dûr'mĭs) or hy·po·derm (hī'pə-dûrm')
n.

  1. An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.

  2. See tela subcutanea.

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