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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
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First Known Use of SUPERFICIAL FASCIA
1876
Medical Dictionary
superficial fascia
noun
Medical 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, tela subcutanea; compare deep fascia
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