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Noun: hypodermis  ,hI-pu'dur-mis
  1. Layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods

Derived forms: hypodermises

Type of: layer

Part of: body covering

Encyclopedia: Hypodermis

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