subcutaneous
Subcutaneous (adj) means Located just beneath the skin, in the layer of fatty tissue there. Example: “Insulin is often given as a subcutaneous injection.”
How to use subcutaneous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnder-the-skin — used mostly for injections, fat, or tissue layers.
Word forms
more subcutaneous comparative, most subcutaneous superlative
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Insulin is often given as a _____ injection.
Etymology
From Latin sub- ("under") plus cutis ("skin").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for subcutaneous
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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").