subcutaneous infusion


infusion

 [in-fu´zhun] 1. the steeping of a substance in water to obtain its soluble principles.2. the product obtained by this process.3. the slow therapeutic introduction of fluid other than blood into a vein.intravenous infusion see intravenous infusion.subcutaneous infusion hypodermoclysis.

subcutaneous infusion

The infusion of solutions into the subcutaneous space.See also: infusion