subcutaneous

[ suhb-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs ]

/ ˌsʌb kyuˈteɪ ni əs /

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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.

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Also sub·der·mal

[suhb-dur-muhl], /sʌbˈdɜr məl/, sub·der·mic.

Origin of subcutaneous

From the Late Latin word subcutāneus, dating back to 1645–55. See sub-, cutaneous

OTHER WORDS FROM subcutaneous

sub·cu·ta·ne·ous·ly, adverbsub·cu·ta·ne·ous·ness, noun

Words nearby subcutaneous

subcrepitant, subcritical, subcrustal, subculture, subcurrent, subcutaneous, subcutaneous emphysema, subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn, subcutaneous flap, subcutaneous mastectomy, subcutaneous operation

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How to use subcutaneous in a sentence

Two types of belly fat, subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, accumulate in your abdomen, but they look and act very differently.
Some trainers tout HIIT as the best way to burn belly fat. Here’s what science says.|Pam Moore|December 15, 2020|Washington Post
For these reasons, subcutaneous fat is thought of as safer – even protective against metabolic disease.
Belly Fat Linked To Higher Risk Of Premature Death, Regardless Of Your Weight|LGBTQ-Editor|October 5, 2020|No Straight News
The implants may stay in place but the skin around it will wrinkle and sag as the loss of subcutaneous fat takes place.
Your Puffy-Face Moments, Inspired by Ashley Judd||April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After subcutaneous or local application, a dilatation neutralised by physostigmine in moderate doses.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth

To these may be added abortions, subcutaneous inflammations and a hardened swelling of the womb.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher|Anonymous
The defect, however, seems to be compensated by a skin of considerable thickness, and a general subcutaneous layer of fat.
Audubon and his Journals, Vol. 2|Maria R. Audubon
The incision should include the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Well adapted to subcutaneous injection, on account of solubility.
Merck's 1899 Manual|Merck & Co.

British Dictionary definitions for subcutaneous

subcutaneous

/ (ˌsʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs) /

adjective

med situated, used, or introduced beneath the skina subcutaneous injection

Derived forms of subcutaneous

subcutaneously, adverb

Word Origin for subcutaneous

C17: from Late Latin subcutāneus, from sub- + Latin cutis skin + -eous

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Medical definitions for subcutaneous

subcutaneous

[ sŭb′kyōō-tā′nē-əs ]

adj.

Located, found, or placed just beneath the skin; hypodermic.

Other words from subcutaneous

sub′cu•ta′ne•ous•ly adv.

Scientific definitions for subcutaneous

subcutaneous

[ sŭb′kyōō-tā′nē-əs ]

Located or placed just beneath the skin.