hypodermis

  1. Noun.  An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods. .
  2. Noun.  (botany) A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis. .
  3. Noun.  (anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.

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