
Subcutaneous
Medical Context
Used often to describe procedures or conditions related to the layer beneath the skin.
The surgeon removed a subcutaneous tumor.
Layer Specific
Refers to the specific layer under the skin, important in medical and beauty industries.
Hyaluronic acid is injected into the subcutaneous layer for wrinkle treatment.
Not Visible
Even though it's not visible, the subcutaneous layer plays a crucial role in health.
Subcutaneous fat helps in regulating body temperature.
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