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sub·cu·tis

 (sŭb-kyo͞o′tĭs)
n.
A layer of connective tissue beneath the dermis.
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subcutis

(sʌbˈkjuːtɪs)
n
(Anatomy) anatomy the bottom layer of tissue or skin beneath the outer skin which consists mostly of fatty cells
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As a general guideline, one might consider the possibility of an adnexal tumor when there is an epithelial proliferation in the dermis or subcutis that looks different from common epidermally-derived lesions like basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, or is otherwise challenging to classify.
They can be located in dermis, subcutis, and also in deep soft tissue.
The tumour can assume irregular shapes and extend in a villous or finger-like manner.11 These irregular, tentacle-like extensions of DFSP are supposed to be responsible for the local recurrence following inadequate resection.12 Histopathologically, DFSP is poorly circumscribed with tumour cells infiltrating diffusely into dermis and subcutis.
The skin's base layer, the subcutis, is made from a seam of fat.
Similar to microneedling, subcision uses repeat trauma to the dermis and subcutis through the insertion and repeat movement of a needle.
* Group 2-Low-grade malignant lesions (locally aggressive) that may recur, exhibit irregular and locally invasive margins and involvement of deep dermis and subcutis.
Histopathological examination is essential to complement the investigation of cutaneous TB cases, however, in this study, the most common histological finding in cutaneous TB was the granuloma in the dermis/ subcutis (73.3% cases), whereas granuloma with caseous necrosis was found in 16.7% cases.
Clinically, the epithelioid sarcoma presents as a slow-growing, painless and firm nodule with irregular or indistinct infiltrating margins, which is palpable in the deep soft tissues, subcutis or dermis.
Examination of the markedly swollen left hind limb showed marked expansion of subcutis and fascia with hemorrhage and emphysema but definite diagnosis is pending further investigation.
Other metrics being measured include bone mass, subcutis fat, visceral fat and so forth.
NOZ cells (2 x [10.sup.6]) suspended in 100 [micro]L PBS were injected into the right flank subcutis of the nude mice.