| hypoderm | <biology> Same as Hypoblast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hypoderma | 1. <botany> A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma. 2. <zoology> An inner cellular layer which lies beneath the chitinous cuticle of arthropods, annelids, and some other invertebrates. See: hypo, derma. Origin: Gr. Derma = skin (06 Mar 1998) |
| hypodermatic | Rarely used term for subcutaneous. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermatoclysis | Rarely used spelling of hypodermoclysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermatomy | Subcutaneous division of a structure. Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermatosis | Infection of herbivores and man with larvae of flies of the genus Hypoderma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic | <pharmacology> Applied or administered beneath the skin. Origin: Gr. Derma = skin (18 Nov 1997) |
| hypodermic injection | The administration of a remedy in liquid form by injection into the subcutaneous tissues. Synonym: hypodermic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic needle | A hollow needle, similar to but smaller than an aspirating needle, attached to a syringe; used primarily for injection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic syringe | A small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration. Synonym: hypodermic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic tablet | A compressed or molded tablet that dissolves completely in water to form an injectable solution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermis | <dermatology, pathology> A layer of cells below the epidermis. (11 Jan 1998) |
| hypodermoclysis | Subcutaneous injection of a saline or other solution. Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + klysis, a washing out (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermolithiasis | Subcutaneous deposits of calcium. See: calcinosis cutis. Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + lithiasis (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermyiasis | Infestation with larvae of the genus hypoderma, the warble fly. (12 Dec 1998) |