Medical Terminology · Pharmacology · Easy
Subcutaneous
Meaning: Situated or given beneath the skin, into the fatty layer.
In practice: Insulin is usually given by subcutaneous injection into the abdomen or thigh, rotating sites each time.
Word parts
- sub- means under
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