subcutaneous
Translation
subcutaneous
Examples
The doctor gave him a subcutaneous injection.
The doctor gave him a subcutaneous injection.
Subcutaneous fat is located just beneath the skin.
Subcutaneous fat is located just beneath the skin.
Grammar Patterns
subcutaneous ((noun)) A subcutaneous injection is common.
Similar Words
hypodermic, dermal; Antonyms: epidermal
Etymology
From 'sub-' (under) and the Latin 'cutis' (skin). A medical term literally meaning 'under the skin'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'sub' (under) + 'cutan' (related to skin, like 'cuticle'). It's used for things like injections that go just under the skin.