subcutaneous
adjective/ˌsʌbkjuˈteɪniəs/
Frequency rank: #15,352 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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