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subcutaneous
[ suhb-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs ]
adjective
- situated or lying under the skin, as tissue.
- performed or introduced under the skin, as an injection by a syringe.
- living below the several layers of the skin, as certain parasites.
subcutaneous
/ ˌsʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs /
adjective
- med situated, used, or introduced beneath the skin
a subcutaneous injection
subcutaneous
/ sŭb′kyo̅o̅-tā′nē-əs /
- Located or placed just beneath the skin.
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Derived Forms
- ˌsubcuˈtaneously, adverb
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Other Words From
- subcu·tane·ous·ly adverb
- subcu·tane·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of subcutaneous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of subcutaneous1
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Example Sentences
The implants may stay in place but the skin around it will wrinkle and sag as the loss of subcutaneous fat takes place.
After subcutaneous or local application, a dilatation neutralised by physostigmine in moderate doses.
To these may be added abortions, subcutaneous inflammations and a hardened swelling of the womb.
The defect, however, seems to be compensated by a skin of considerable thickness, and a general subcutaneous layer of fat.
The incision should include the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Well adapted to subcutaneous injection, on account of solubility.
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