Hypodermis

Definition

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].

UBERON:0002072 · Uberon multi-species anatomy ontology · CC BY 3.0

Also known as hypoderm, vertebrate hypodermis — per UBERON

Related record Atlas Médico also holds Superficial fascia (0 relationships, shares MESH:D040521). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.

The Hypodermis is a part of the Integumentary.

Also identified as

MESH D040521 per UBERON
NCIT C33645 per UBERON
UMLS C0278403 per UBERON

Associated Diseases

Disease	Involvement	Source
Proliferative fasciitis	Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site	NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma	Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site	NCIT · CC BY 4.0