Where does “subcutaneous” come from?
Subcutaneous comes from Latin subcutaneus, combining Latin sub meaning "under" with Latin cutis meaning "skin," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- and upo, with h₃ewp- also contributing to the root formation.
subcutaneous (English): Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin
Definitions
- Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin
Ancestry of “subcutaneous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | subcutāneus | — |