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subcutaneous

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Adj — Located just beneath the skin, in the layer of fatty tissue there.

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How to use subcutaneous

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subcutaneous injection subcutaneous fat subcutaneous tissue

Etymology

From Latin sub- ("under") plus cutis ("skin").

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What does “subcutaneous” mean?

The word “subcutaneous” means located just beneath the skin, in the layer of fatty tissue there. In plain terms, under-the-skin — used mostly for injections, fat, or tissue layers.

How do you pronounce “subcutaneous”?

“Subcutaneous” is pronounced suhbk-yoo-TAY-neers (/sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “subcutaneous” in a sentence?

Here is “subcutaneous” used in a sentence: “Insulin is often given as a subcutaneous injection.”

What part of speech is “subcutaneous”?

“Subcutaneous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “subcutaneous” come from?

The word “subcutaneous” comes from Latin. From Latin sub- ("under") plus cutis ("skin").

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