subcutaneous
adjective
Simple meaning
About the fatty layer under the skin.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
suhbkyootayneeuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
səbkjuˈteɪniəs
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Definition
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adjective
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.
Used this way, subcutaneous is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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An injection under the skin.
A form of skin test in which the suspected allergen is injected into the skin.
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