What is subcutaneous?

Answer 1

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The subcutis is the layer of tissue directly underlying the cutis. It is mainly composed of adipose tissue. Its physiological function includes insulation and storage of nutrients.

Subcutaeneous injections are given by injecting a fluid into the subcutis. It is relatively painless and an effective way to administer particular types of medication

Answer 2

It is "under the skin". Infections like Carbuncle infects & spreads subcutaneously. Subcutaneous injections are given underneath the skin by pinching up the skin.

Answer 3

subcutaneous means underneath the skin which is few mm thick n beyond that lies all the adipose tissue or fatty tissue n then come the muscles n their sheath the injection here becomes intramuscular. subcutaneous tissue consists purely of connective tissue n not fat it's very compact hence injections r painful here n all skin sesitivity tests are subcutaneous n some vaccines.

Answer 4

It means below the cutaneous layer -- fat. When I give a subcutaneous shot I give it in the fatty tissue.

Answer 5

It means "just under the skin" eg., subcutaneous fat.

Answer 6

It means beneath the skin. Example is that of a hypodermic (meaning pertaining to beneath the skin) injection such as many vaccines.

Answer 7

It simply refers to the layer directly under the skin

Answer 8

subcutaneous (sub-ku-ta'-ni-us) [Latin. sub-under; cutis-skin]. Beneath the skin.--subcutaneously, adv.

Answer 9

That term just means beneath the skin.

Answer 10

getting under the skin!!