See Also: injections, subcutaneous(medicine)
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injections, intradermal(medicine)
injections, intralymphatic(medicine)
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injections, intravenous(medicine)
injections, intraperitoneal(medicine)
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secant (medicine) and injections, subcutaneous (medicine)


secant (medicine)


secant


1. <geometry> A line that cuts another; especially, a straight line cutting a curve in two or more points.

2. <mathematics> A right line drawn from the center of a circle through one end of a circular arc, and terminated by a tangent drawn from the Other end; the number expressing the ratio line of this line to the radius of the circle. See Trigonometrical function, under Function.

Origin: Cf. F. Secante. See Secant.

Source: Websters Dictionary


injections, subcutaneous (medicine)


injections, subcutaneous


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