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hypodermic
[ hahy-puh-dur-mik ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈdɜr mɪk /
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adjective
noun
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Origin of hypodermic
First recorded in 1860–65; hypoderm(a) + -ic
OTHER WORDS FROM hypodermic
hy·po·der·mi·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby hypodermic
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How to use hypodermic in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for hypodermic
hypodermic
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis
injected beneath the skin
noun
a hypodermic syringe or needle
a hypodermic injection
Derived forms of hypodermic
hypodermically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypodermic
hypodermic
[ hī′pə-dûr′mĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the layer just beneath the epidermis.
Relating to the hypodermis.
Injected beneath the skin.
n.
A hypodermic injection.
A hypodermic needle.
A hypodermic syringe.
Other words from hypodermic
hy′po•der′mi•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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