Associations to the word «Hypodermic»

Wiktionary

HYPODERMIC, adjective. Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis
HYPODERMIC, noun. A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection
HYPODERMIC NEEDLE, noun. A hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe.
HYPODERMIC NEEDLE, noun. A syringe.
HYPODERMIC NEEDLES, noun. Plural of hypodermic needle

Dictionary definition

HYPODERMIC, noun. A piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections.
HYPODERMIC, adjective. Relating to or located below the epidermis; "hypodermic needle"; "subcutaneous implant".

Wise words

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