ScienceAugust 26, 2026
hypodermal
HY-po-dur-mul
Definition
Relating to the layers of tissue beneath the outer skin or exoskeleton.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'hypo-' (under) and the Greek 'derma' (skin). It entered English to describe anatomical structures located just beneath the skin or epidermis.
In the news
The term appears in the name of a viral disease, 'infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus,' identifying the specific tissues or regions the pathogen affects in crustaceans.
Global consultation sets research priorities for crustacean health
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