Definition of «subcutaneous»

Subcutaneous means beneath the skin or just below the surface.

Subcutaneous injections are commonly used in medical settings to administer medications such as insulin.
The doctor recommended a subcutaneous surgery to remove the cyst just beneath the skin.
Sally's subcutaneous tissue was relatively thin, making her more prone to bruising than others.
The researcher collected samples from the subcutaneous layer of the participant's skin for further analysis.
As part of her skincare routine, Sarah applies a subcutaneous moisturizer designed to penetrate deeply into the skin.
The subcutaneous fat layer helps to insulate the body and provide a cushioning effect.
The dermatologist suggested a subcutaneous filler to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Chris noticed a slight stinging sensation during the subcutaneous vaccination, but it subsided quickly.
The surgeon successfully implanted a subcutaneous device to continuously deliver pain medication.
The fitness instructor explained that performing subcutaneous exercises can help target stubborn fat deposits.

The body habitus for them are «pear shaped» (relative excess of subcutaneous fat in hips, buttocks and limbs) and «apple shaped» (relative excess of abdominal fat) respectively. (md-health.com)
I had one 100 % outdoor cat that lived to be 16 years old and eventually died of geriatric kidney failure (after three months of subcutaneous fluid injections!) (best-cat-art.com)
There's the white coat and black skin as well as less visible differences like a thicker layer of subcutaneous fat layers and richer milk. (scientificamerican.com)
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