Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Subcutaneous Injections

Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Injection, Subcutaneous
  • Subcutaneous Injection

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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usually NIM

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.530w.620w

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WB 354

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subcutaneous Injections. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007279. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007279
  2. Subcutaneous Injections. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subcutaneous_administration
  3. Subcutaneous Injections. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2035485