Subcutaneous Injection (Noun)
Meaning
An injection under the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor administered a subcutaneous injection of insulin to the patient to help regulate their blood sugar levels.
- The nurse gave the patient a subcutaneous injection of allergy medication to help alleviate their symptoms.
- The patient was instructed to give themselves a subcutaneous injection of medication every day to manage their chronic condition.
- The subcutaneous injection of the vaccine was given in the fatty tissue of the upper arm.
- The healthcare provider explained to the patient that the subcutaneous injection would be given just under the skin, rather than into a muscle or vein.