hypodermis
noun
hy·po·der·mis
ˌhī-pə-ˈdər-məs 
1
: the tissue immediately beneath the epidermis of a plant especially when modified to serve as a supporting and protecting layer
2
: the cellular layer that underlies and secretes the chitinous cuticle (as of an arthropod)
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The ASCs of the hypodermis secrete and regulate a variety of cytokines and chemokines that impact skin behavior, melanin production, immuno modulatory function and skin rejuvenation.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Anything that punctures the dermal barrier and wounds either of the two layers of skin below the epidermis—known as the dermis and hypodermis—can cause scars.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
The body’s largest organ has three main layers — epidermis, dermis and hypodermis — and creates a barrier against potentially harmful substances while also helping to regulate your body’s temperature.
—Andrea Atkins, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Credit: Ching-Han Lee A mitochondrial calcium wave propagating throughout the hypodermis tissue after contacting P. ostreatus.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2023
Sun protection is key to reduce the appearance and prevent melasma,.3 Types of Melasma There are different types of melasma, which vary by what skin layer it affects.4 The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
—Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
The hypodermis is the innermost layer of skin, which stores fat and energy.5 Epidermal Epidermal melasma affects the epidermis.
—Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
Under this is the subcutaneous layer known as the hypodermis, comprised of fatty tissue which can be up to inches thick depending on the person.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 Apr. 2022
Finally, all the way at the bottom, there’s the hypodermis.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Anything that punctures the dermal barrier and wounds either of the two layers of skin below the epidermis—known as the dermis and hypodermis—can cause scars.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
The body’s largest organ has three main layers — epidermis, dermis and hypodermis — and creates a barrier against potentially harmful substances while also helping to regulate your body’s temperature.
—Andrea Atkins, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Credit: Ching-Han Lee A mitochondrial calcium wave propagating throughout the hypodermis tissue after contacting P. ostreatus.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2023
Sun protection is key to reduce the appearance and prevent melasma,.3 Types of Melasma There are different types of melasma, which vary by what skin layer it affects.4 The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
—Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
The hypodermis is the innermost layer of skin, which stores fat and energy.5 Epidermal Epidermal melasma affects the epidermis.
—Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
Under this is the subcutaneous layer known as the hypodermis, comprised of fatty tissue which can be up to inches thick depending on the person.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 Apr. 2022
Finally, all the way at the bottom, there’s the hypodermis.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
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“Hypodermis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypodermis. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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hypodermis
noun
hy·po·der·mis
ˌhī-pə-ˈdər-məs
1
: the cellular layer that underlies and secretes the chitinous cuticle (as of an arthropod)
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