subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs 
: being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
subcutaneous tissues
subcutaneously
adverb
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Otherwise, the MorphoScan’s measurements for BMI, body water, subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat matched the other two models.
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Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Most are injectable, typically coming in pen-like syringes with short needles designed to target the subcutaneous region, or the deep fatty layer of your skin, for best absorption.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The condition behind her dramatic appearance was subcutaneous emphysema.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But Bristol Myers Squibb recently earned approval for a new subcutaneous formulation of its melanoma drug Opdivo, which will help mitigate losses.
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Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Most are injectable, typically coming in pen-like syringes with short needles designed to target the subcutaneous region, or the deep fatty layer of your skin, for best absorption.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The condition behind her dramatic appearance was subcutaneous emphysema.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But Bristol Myers Squibb recently earned approval for a new subcutaneous formulation of its melanoma drug Opdivo, which will help mitigate losses.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Subcutaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcutaneous. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs
: being, living, occurring, or given under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
Medical Definition
subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs
: being, living, used, or made under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
subcutaneously
adverb
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