A typical injection site post-implant. The entry wound and pellet ejection bruise can clearly be seen here
The 'subcutis' is the layer of tissue directly underlying the
cutis. It is mainly composed of
adipose tissue. Its physiological function includes insulation and storage of nutrients.
'Subcutaneous'
injections are given by injecting a fluid or a solid pellet into the subcutis. It is an effective way to administer particular types of medication and is typically used to administer long-lasting doses of medication such as
Goserelin.
See also
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Radio-frequency identification (RFID) - implantable devices
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Skin
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