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superficial fascia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The thin layer of loose fatty connective tissue underlying the dermis and binding it to the parts beneath.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: hypodermis

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 淺筋膜 /浅筋膜 (qiǎn jīnmó) — layer of connective tissue