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subcutaneous

/ˌsʌb.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌsʌb.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/

Situated or applied under the skin.

  • 🇷🇺Расположенный или применяемый под кожей.
  1. Located under the skin C1 formal medical

    Situated or occurring beneath the layers of the skin, specifically below the epidermis.

    • The doctor administered a subcutaneous injection of insulin.
    • Subcutaneous fat provides insulation and energy storage.
    • The tumor was found in the subcutaneous tissue.

    🇷🇺Подкожный

    Synonyms: hypodermic

    Antonyms: cutaneoussuperficial

  • more subcutaneous comparative form
  • most subcutaneous superlative form