subjacent

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Such a graph may be obviously dissected into a square, containing say θ� nodes, and into two graphs, one lateral and one subjacent, the latter being the conjugate of the former.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various

The former are the wandering cells of the connective tissues, as well as the fixed variety, the epithelial cells of the surface of a mucous membrane in addition to the subjacent connective-tissue cells.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

I see the point of it clear and sharp, but I see also the vast subjacent mass of solid knowledge.”

From Studies in Contemporary Biography by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount

On removing the skin from the area in question, no kind or degree of irritation supplied to the subjacent tissue has any effect in producing a fit.

From Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility by Romanes, George John

Perchance in meads The anchor oft is thrown, and oft the keel Tears the subjacent vine-tree.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.