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subcutaneous

/sʌbˈkjuːtəniəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does subcutaneous mean?

adjective

Located or situated beneath the skin; beneath the cutis.

Example

"The subcutaneous injection was administered to alleviate the patient's pain."

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