subcutaneous

subcutaneous /sub·cu·ta·ne·ous/ (sub″ku-ta´ne-us) beneath the skin.

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sub·cu·ta·ne·ous (sbky-tn-s)

adj. Abbr. s.c., SQ

Located, found, or placed just beneath the skin; hypodermic.

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subcu·tane·ous·ly adv.

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Subcutaneous

Referring to the area beneath the skin.

Mentioned in: Filariasis, Flesh-Eating Disease

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subcutaneous

[sub′kyo̅o̅tā′nē·əs]

Etymology: L, sub + cutis, skin

beneath the skin.

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subcutaneous

beneath the layers of the skin.

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subcutaneous abscess

the commonest site of an abscess; causes local pain and swelling and a positive indication is obtained by needle puncture.

subcutaneous edema

accumulation of edema in subcutaneous tissues, usually of the dependent parts. If extensive referred to as anasarca. See also edema.

subcutaneous fat necrosis

manifested by many inert, painless lumps in the subcutis, is inherited in cattle.

subcutaneous hemorrhage

the accumulation of blood in a subcutaneous site such as occurs in purpura hemorrhagica.

subcutaneous mite

see laminosioptescysticola.

subcutaneous tissue

the layer of loose connective tissue directly under the skin.