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Subcutaneous - Overview

Definition of Subcutaneous:

The term "cutaneous" refers to the skin. Subcutaneous means beneath or under the skin. For example, a cyst may be under the skin -- a subcutaneous cyst.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/16/2006
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.