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Name

Hypodermis

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Definition

Loose subcutaneous or connective tissue that is found beneath the skin.

Types of cells found in the hypodermis are: fibroblasts, adipose cells and macrophages.

Resource

Title: Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program
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Alternate Names

Subcutaneous tissue
Subcutis
Superficial fascia

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