superficial fascia
noun
: the thin layer of loose fatty connective tissue underlying the dermisand binding it to the parts beneath
called also hypodermis
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“Superficial fascia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superficial%20fascia. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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