How to Pronounce "subcutaneous"
word
səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs
sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-uhs
sˌʌbkjuːtˈeɪniəs
sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-uhs
Definition
Located or applied just under the skin. Often used to describe injections, tissues, or medical procedures beneath the skin's surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˌkjuˈteɪniəs
British English
sˌʌbkjuːtˈeɪniəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-uhs
UK
sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
Some medicines are given by subcutaneous injection.
Fat is stored in the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
A subcutaneous lump can sometimes be felt beneath the skin.
Some people prefer insulin delivered through subcutaneous pumps for convenience.