What does "subcutis" mean?

subcutaneous tissue: the lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates

What is a synonym for "subcutis"?

Common synonyms include: hypodermis.

Pronounced //sʌbˈkjuːtɪs//.

/sʌbˈkjuːtɪs/ noun

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subcutaneous tissue: the lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates

From sub- + cutis.