adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ s ə b-kyu ̇ - ' t ā -n ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin subcutaneus, from Latin sub- + cutis skin ― more at HIDE
Date: 1651
: being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin < subcutaneous parasites> < subcutaneous tissues>
– sub · cu · ta · ne · ous · ly adverb