hipodermal
[i.po.der.ˈmal]
adjectivepl: hipodermais
hypodermal
1. relating to or affecting the hypodermis, the innermost layer of skin beneath the epidermis and dermis
The hipodermal injection was administered directly into the subcutaneous tissue.
A injeção hipodermal foi administrada diretamente no tecido subcutâneo.
2. relating to tissues or structures located beneath the skin
Hipodermal fat deposits can accumulate under the skin surface.
Os depósitos de gordura hipodermal podem se acumular sob a superfície da pele.
3. in botany, relating to cells or tissue located just beneath the epidermis of plants
The hipodermal cells of the leaf provide structural support.
As células hipodermais da folha fornecem suporte estrutural.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used consistently across Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly common in dermatology, medicine, and botany fields. The word maintains the same technical meaning in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, reflecting the international nature of medical terminology.
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