subcutaneous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or located below the epidermis
    hypodermic.
    • hypodermic needle
    • subcutaneous implant

WordNet

Sub`cu*ta"ne*ous adjective
Definitions
  1. Situated under the skin; hypodermic. -- Sub`cu*ta"ne*ous*ly, adv. subcutaneous injection, (Med) an injection method in which the injected liquid is delivered directly under the skin, as contrasted with intramuscular or intravenous injection. Also called subdermal injection.

Webster 1913