| subcutaneous veins of abdomen | The network of superficial veins of the abdominal wall that empty into the thoracoepigastric, superficial epigastric, or superior epigastric veins and form portocaval anastomoses through their communications with the paraumbilical veins. Synonym: venae subcutaneae abdominis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| subcutaneous wound | An injury or wound extending below the skin into the subcutaneous tissue, but not affecting underlying bones or organs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| injections, subcutaneous | Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin. (12 Dec 1998) |