Subdermal

Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈdɝməɫ/

Subdermal (adj)

  1. Located or happening beneath the skin, in the layer just under the outer skin.
  2. Referring to tissue or structures that lie under the skin surface.

Subdermal (adjective)

Examples

  • The swelling is subdermal and not on the surface.
  • A subdermal bruise forms after the skin is pressed.