subplatysmal

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ platysmal.

Adjective

subplatysmal (not comparable)

1. Under the platysma.
   • 2015 July 11, “The Harmonic Scalpel versus Conventional Hemostasis for Neck Dissection: A Meta-Analysis of the Randomized Controlled Trials”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In the study by Walen et al., the subplatysmal skin flaps were completely raised before the operative time was recorded.

Anagrams

• subplastymal