1. located or occurring beneath the skin
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor inserted a subdermal implant to monitor the patient’s glucose levels.
• Subdermal injections are administered just below the skin’s surface.
• The veterinarian placed a subdermal microchip in the dog for identification.
• Subdermal fat provides insulation and energy storage for the body.
• The medication was delivered through a subdermal patch.
• Researchers studied subdermal tissue samples under the microscope.