subcutâneos
Subcutâneos refers to something located or administered beneath the skin. This term is frequently used in a medical context. For example, a subcutaneous injection is a method of delivering medication directly into the fatty tissue layer just below the epidermis. This allows for a slower absorption of the drug into the bloodstream compared to other routes like intravenous injections. Common medications administered subcutaneously include insulin, certain vaccines, and anticoagulants.
The subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis, is the deepest layer of the skin. It is
Medical procedures involving the subcutaneous layer can include the insertion of implants, such as birth control