underskin
- noun
- Specialized
:
bulto subcutáneo
- He felt a small underskin on his arm after bumping into the table.
Examples
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The doctor examined the underskin to check for signs of infection.
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After the injection she noticed a tender underskin that remained for several days.
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She has a small underskin on her arm.
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The doctor examined the underskin for any abnormalities.
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The injury created a painful underskin bump that took weeks to heal.
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After the fall, he noticed some discoloration and a small underskin bruise on his arm.
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The doctor examined the underskin area to ensure there were no serious injuries.
Synonyms
118
2.5
A raised swelling on the body after a hit
61
3.6
A small swelling under the skin that feels like a bump
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6.9
An injury that damages the area under unbroken skin and causes a bruise
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4.6
A painful swollen spot on the skin filled with pus
5
8.1
A small red raised spot on the skin filled with pus
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9.9
A dark mark on the skin from bleeding under it after an injury
A small lump under the skin that is usually harmless and made from skin cells
A small raised spot on the skin that becomes a blister full of fluid
A small red spot on the skin, like a pimple
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The noun underskin breaks into under- ('below') and skin ('the body's outer cover'), so think of a small 'bump' you can feel under your skin. That's why an underskin can mean a small lump or bruise under the skin.