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

The lion eventually died on July 28 despite treatment with subcutaneous fluid, liver tonics and vitamins, the zoo said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

The lion eventually died July 28 despite treatment with subcutaneous fluid, liver tonics and vitamins, the zoo said. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Volume loss in the genital area can also occur in the mons pubis and labia majora as subcutaneous fat recedes with treatment. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This type of fat distribution is associated with a higher risk for developing conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, as opposed to subcutaneous fat, which is directly under the skin. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin subcutaneus, from Latin sub- + cutis skin — more at hide entry 2

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subcutaneous

• miscellaneous
• percutaneous
• simultaneous
• subterraneous
• transcutaneous
• contemporaneous
• extemporaneous
• intracutaneous
• mucocutaneous
• extraneous
• spontaneous
• lanius

Kids 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