subcutis
/ˌsʌbˈkjuːtɪs/Anatomy and Zoology
noun
The layer of loose connective tissue beneath the skin, typically containing some or many fat cells as well as blood vessels and nerves.
Origin
Late 19th century. From sub- + cutis. Compare earlier subcuticle, subcuticular.
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