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subcutaneous Definition

sub·cu·ta·neous (sub′kyo̵̅o̅ tā′nē əs)

adjective

being, used, or introduced beneath the skin

Etymology: LL subcutaneus: see sub- & cutaneous

subcutaneous Related Forms
sub′·cu·ta′·neous·ly adverb
subcutaneous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sumatriptan: Findings Subcutaneous sumatriptan Twelve trials were included in the analysis.
  • heparin: Adjusted subcutaneous heparin versus warfarin sodium in the long-term treatment of venous thrombosis.
  • emphysema: The resulting subcutaneous emphysema can be an indication of the extensive internal damage.
  • injection: Ask your vet to teach you how to give subcutaneous injections.
  • infusion: No severe reactions have been reported with subcutaneous infusion.
  • immunotherapy: The numbers of patients with a positive effect or no effect of subcutaneous specific immunotherapy were extracted.