hypodermis

Meanings

• noun

  The layer of connective tissue beneath the dermis, containing fat cells and supplying the body with nutrients and drugs through injection.

  - "The doctor administered the injection into the patient's hypodermis."
  - "The surgeon made an incision in the hypodermis to access the subcutaneous tissue."

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Variants

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hypodermis , hypodermises , superficial fascia , superficial fascias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hypo' meaning 'under' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.

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Trivia

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1. The hypodermis is the largest organ in the human body, accounting for approximately 20% of body weight.

2. The hypodermis is the site for many common injections, such as vaccinations and insulin injections.

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Related Concepts

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1. dermis: The layer of skin above the hypodermis, containing collagen, elastin, and sweat glands.

2. subcutaneous tissue: The tissue layer located beneath the dermis and above the muscle, containing fat cells and blood vessels.

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Culture

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In medical contexts, the hypodermis is often associated with injections and anesthesia. In literature, it has appeared in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'.

How to Memorize "hypodermis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cross-section of the skin. The hypodermis is the deepest layer, beneath the dermis and above the muscle.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the hypodermis as the 'under-skin' layer, as it is located beneath the dermis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Hypo means 'under', and derma means 'skin'. So, remember that the hypodermis is the layer 'under the skin'.

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