subcutaneous meaning

UK US /səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs/ 5 syllables

subcutaneous (adjective): relating to or located below the epidermis.

Definition of subcutaneous

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

    Synonyms: hypodermic

    Related forms: skin

How to pronounce subcutaneous

subcutaneous is pronounced /səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with subcutaneous

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