adjective
- situated or occurring beneath the skin
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor administered a subcutaneous injection in the patient’s arm.
- Subcutaneous fat provides insulation and energy storage for the body.
- The medication is delivered through a subcutaneous implant.
- Subcutaneous tissue connects the skin to underlying muscle.
- The nurse explained how to give subcutaneous insulin shots.
- Subcutaneous bleeding caused visible bruising under the skin.