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hypodermic

hy·po·der·mic

UK/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ US/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

relating to or located below the epidermis

  • “hypodermic needle”
  • “subcutaneous implant”
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noun

1.

a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections

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From hypoderm + -ic.

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