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hypodermic

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜrmɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving the injection of a substance under the skin.
    • He learned how to administer a hypodermic shot during training.
    • Hypodermic injections are common for delivering insulin.
    • The nurse used a hypodermic needle to give the vaccine.
noun
  1. A hypodermic syringe or needle.
    • The doctor disposed of the used hypodermic safely.
    • The pharmacy sells sterile hypodermics for medical use.
    • She carefully uncapped the hypodermic before the injection.
Synonyms
syringeneedle