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superficial fascia


superficial fascia

noun

Definition of SUPERFICIAL FASCIA

: the thin layer of loose fatty connective tissue underlying the skin and binding it to the parts beneath —called also hypodermis

First Known Use of SUPERFICIAL FASCIA

1876

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