subcutaneous
Translation
subcutaneous
Examples
The patient received a subcutaneous injection.
The patient received a subcutaneous injection.
Subcutaneous fat is located just under the skin.
Subcutaneous fat is located just under the skin.
Grammar Patterns
subcutaneous ((noun)) situated or applied under the skin A subcutaneous injection is common.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hypodermic; Antonyms: epidermal
Etymology
From Latin 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'cutis' meaning 'skin'. Literally, 'under the skin'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'sub' (like submarine, under water) + 'cutan' (from cutis, skin). It's a medical term for anything just beneath the skin.