hypodermis

hy·po·der·mis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-dur-mis]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈdɜr mɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-dur-mis]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈdɜr mɪs/

Definitions of hypodermis word

noun hypodermis Zoology. an underlayer of epithelial cells in arthropods and certain other invertebrates that secretes substances for the overlying cuticle or exoskeleton. 1
noun hypodermis Botany. a tissue or layer of cells beneath the epidermis. 1
noun hypodermis An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods. 1
noun hypodermis a layer of thick-walled supportive or water-storing cells beneath the epidermis in some plants 0
noun hypodermis the epidermis of arthropods, annelids, etc, which secretes and is covered by a cuticle 0
noun hypodermis a specialized layer of cells, as for support or water storage, lying immediately beneath the epidermis of a plant organ 0

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Origin of hypodermis

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; hypo- + -dermis

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Parts of speech for Hypodermis

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hypodermis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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