subcutis
/sʌbˈkju.tɪs/
noun
- The deepest layer of the skin, made mostly of fat and connective tissue, located beneath the dermis.
- The subcutis helps insulate the body and store energy.
- The subcutis contains blood vessels and nerves that supply the skin.
- A needle that goes too deep may pass through the subcutis into the muscle.
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