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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People who participate in intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous substance use are at higher risk of overdose or addiction than their counterparts who consume drugs nasally or by smoking.
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Maya Henry,
Oklahoma Watch,
30 June 2026
They're typically taken as a subcutaneous injection to help with injuries, muscle recovery, metabolism and more.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Wegovy comes in the form of a once-weekly subcutaneous injection given under the skin and a once-daily oral tablet.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
However, the scale consistently generated subcutaneous fat readings during my two weeks of testing.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Maya Henry,
Oklahoma Watch,
30 June 2026
They're typically taken as a subcutaneous injection to help with injuries, muscle recovery, metabolism and more.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Wegovy comes in the form of a once-weekly subcutaneous injection given under the skin and a once-daily oral tablet.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
However, the scale consistently generated subcutaneous fat readings during my two weeks of testing.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for subcutaneous
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“Subcutaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcutaneous. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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