1. relating to or situated beneath the skin or outer layer of an organism
Usage: medical/biological term; also spelled 'hypodermic' in some contexts
2. of or relating to a layer of cells beneath the epidermis in plants
Usage: botany

Examples

• The hypodermal injection was administered just below the skin's surface.
• Hypodermal tissue in plants provides structural support and protection.
• The doctor examined the hypodermal layer during the biopsy.
• Hypodermal fat deposits help regulate body temperature.
• The plant's hypodermal cells contain thickened walls for durability.