Hypodermis

Origin

- + dermis

Alternative forms

• hypoderm

Full definition of hypodermis

Noun

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 fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.

Synonyms

• subcutis
• superficial fascia
• tela subcutanea

Derived terms

• hypodermic