hypoderm
noun
a variant of hypodermis
hypodermal
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a word derived from
hypoderm.
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a word derived from
hypodermis.
hypodermisnounan underlayer of epithelial cells in arthropods and certain other invertebrates that secretes substances for the overlying cuticle or exoskeleton.
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"We conducted three sets of studies in rats to better understand the role of the adipose matrix, and we found the co-delivery of the matrix and stem cells was crucial to hypodermal formation," Ozbolat said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
In part of the V1 lineage, cell division occurs to form an anterior hypodermal cell, which does not undergo further division, and a posterior seam cell.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
Dermal glands: hypodermal unicellular glands which secrete wax, setae, spines, etc.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Trichogen: a hair-forming hypodermal cell in caterpillars, etc.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Setigenous: the hypodermal cells that give rise to setae.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
