subcutaneous needle
[sʌb.kju.ˈteɪ.ni.əs ˈni.dəl]
nounpl: subcutaneous needles
agulha subcutânea
1. A medical needle designed for injection or extraction of fluids into or from the subcutaneous tissue layer, located between the skin and muscle
The nurse used a subcutaneous needle to administer the insulin injection.
A enfermeira usou uma agulha subcutânea para administrar a injeção de insulina.
2. A hypodermic needle with specifications suitable for subcutaneous administration of medications
Subcutaneous needles are typically shorter and finer than intramuscular needles.
As agulhas subcutâneas são tipicamente mais curtas e finas do que as agulhas intramusculares.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, subcutaneous needles are fundamental tools for drug administration, particularly for insulin in diabetic patients. The term is highly standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking medical communities, reflecting the universal nature of modern medical practice.
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