hypodermal

adjective

hy·​po·​der·​mal ˌhī-pə-ˈdər-məl 

1

: of or relating to a hypodermis

2

: lying beneath an outer skin or epidermis

Examples of hypodermal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The skin construct displayed signs of integration as early as 7 days post-implantation (Figure 3), even at the hypodermal level. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

hypo- + dermal

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

hypodermal

adjective

hy·​po·​der·​mal -ˈdər-məl 

1

: of or relating to a hypodermis

2

: lying beneath an outer skin or epidermis

hypodermal infections of cattle