subcutaneous injection

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Noun subcutaneous injection has 1 sense

subcutaneous injection - an injection under the skin
--₁ is a kind of injection, shot

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subcutaneous injection

Definition: a method of delivering medication into the layer of tissue just below the skin

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: an injection administered into the subcutaneous tissue

Example Sentence: The doctor gave the patient a subcutaneous injection of insulin to help manage their diabetes.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: relating to or situated beneath the skin

Example Sentence: The subcutaneous injection site showed slight redness and swelling, which is a common side effect.