Subcutaneous(adjective)
Situated, occurring, or administered beneath the skin.
Hindi meaning:त्वचा के नीचे स्थित या दिया जाने वाला
Synonyms: Hypodermic, Subdermal, Undercutaneous, Beneath-the-skin
Antonyms: Cutaneous, Epidermal, Superficial, External
Example: The patient received a subcutaneous injection in the arm.
Trick to remember: Sub = below + cutaneous = skin, so Subcutaneous means below the skin.
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