Experimental Factor Ontology (EFO)
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Last submission date June 16, 2025
ID http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002072
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002072
https://agroportal.lirmm.fr/ontologies/EFO/UBERON_0002072
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hypodermis

Synonyms
hypoderm vertebrate hypodermis sub-tegumental tissue subcutaneous tissue subcutis subtegumental tissue superficial fascia tela subcutanea
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Definitions
Lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates. Types of cells that are found in the hypodermis are fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages. It is derived from the mesoderm, but unlike the dermis, it is not derived from the dermatome region of the mesoderm. The hypodermis is used mainly for fat storage[WP].
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