word
Medical
subcutaneous
sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us
ˌsʌbkjuːˈteɪniəsListen
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subcutaneous
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Dictionary meaning
Situated or applied under the skin.
History and origin
Latin — 'sub' (under) + 'cutis' (skin).
Examples
- The nurse administered the insulin subcutaneous injection into the fatty tissue beneath the skin.
Common mispronunciations
sub-KOO-tay-nee-ussub-kyoo-TAN-ee-us
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