subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs 
: being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
subcutaneous tissues
subcutaneously
adverb
Examples of subcutaneous in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Every doctor save in this episode is pretty incredible, from Mohan’s blowhole incisions to save her patient with the subcutaneous emphysema to Robby’s bubble intubation.
—
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on its strategy to expand its market position in the subcutaneous drug delivery market and invest in research and development for future growth.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
Visceral fat wraps itself around the major organs of the body and is completely different than the subcutaneous fat on the rest of the body — subcutaneous fat typically makes up 90% of the body’s fat, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Ice pick: Sets of tiny but visible holes that run deep into the tissue beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subcutaneous
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on its strategy to expand its market position in the subcutaneous drug delivery market and invest in research and development for future growth.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
Visceral fat wraps itself around the major organs of the body and is completely different than the subcutaneous fat on the rest of the body — subcutaneous fat typically makes up 90% of the body’s fat, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Ice pick: Sets of tiny but visible holes that run deep into the tissue beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subcutaneous
Cite this Entry
“Subcutaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcutaneous. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs
: being, living, occurring, or given under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
Medical Definition
subcutaneous
adjective
sub·cu·ta·ne·ous
ˌsəb-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs
: being, living, used, or made under the skin
subcutaneous parasites
subcutaneously
adverb
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share