subcutaneous
Americanadjective
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situated or lying under the skin, as tissue.
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performed or introduced under the skin, as an injection by a syringe.
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living below the several layers of the skin, as certain parasites.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- subcutaneously adverb
- subcutaneousness noun
Etymology
Origin of subcutaneous
From the Late Latin word subcutāneus, dating back to 1645–55. See sub-, cutaneous
Example Sentences
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Much of Keytruda’s future is tied to a subcutaneous formation of the drug, which was approved in September.
From MarketWatch
The U.K. pharmaceutical company said Tuesday that the FDA issued a complete response letter, which indicates that a new drug application can’t be approved in its present form, regarding Saphnelo for subcutaneous administration.
For example, the company formulated the ADC so it could be delivered through a subcutaneous injection, enabling patients to administer it themselves—a vital aspect of creating a commercially viable product.
These future treatments may aim to reduce visceral fat more than subcutaneous fat while protecting muscle mass.
From Science Daily
When consumed, they are absorbed in the small intestine and transported via lipoproteins in the bloodstream to be stored primarily in fat-rich tissues, including the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
From Salon
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