D dimer: While d dimer is often used to help diagnose blood clots, it can also be elevated with inflammation. ... Read more Dr. Ed Friedlander Dr. Friedlander
Definition of regimen. 1  1a : a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patientb : a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training the daily regimen of athletes. 2  2 : government, rule. 3  3 : regime 1c.
A subcutaneous injection is a method of administering medication. Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. Medication given this way is usually absorbed more slowly than if injected into a vein, sometimes over a period of 24 hours.