subcutaneous
adjective/ˌsʌbkjuˈteɪniəs/
Frequency rank: #15,352 most common English word
Meaning
situated or applied under the skin.
Example sentence
The doctor administered subcutaneous injections to help manage the patient's chronic condition.
Synonyms & related words
- intradermal
- hypodermic
- subdermal
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