粘膜下層 (ねんまくかそう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
submucosa
Anatomical term for the layer of connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane.
sticky, glutinous, greasy
層stratum, social class, layer Similar words
- 粘膜
粘膜 is the mucous membrane itself; 粘膜下層 is the layer directly beneath it.
- 粘膜固有層
粘膜固有層 is the lamina propria, a layer within the mucosa; 粘膜下層 lies deeper, beneath the muscularis mucosae.
Etymology
Compound of 粘膜 (mucous membrane) + 下 (under) + 層 (layer).