hypodermic
[hahy-puh-dur-mik]
- characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin: hypodermic injection.
- introduced under the skin: a hypodermic medication.
- pertaining to parts under the skin.
- stimulating; energizing.
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- a hypodermic remedy.
- a hypodermic injection.
- hypodermic syringe.
- the administration of drugs into subcutaneous body tissues.
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Origin of hypodermic
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Contemporary Examples of hypodermic
He lay on his side in a t-shirt and shorts with a hypodermic needle in his left arm.
There was at least one hypodermic picked up at the house that day.
Lessons to be learned: When someone stabs you with a hypodermic, just shoot them.
Historical Examples of hypodermic
In his case his own discovery of hypodermic injections would be excellent.
Doctor PascalEmile Zola
When he looked up June was in the room again with two hypodermic needles.
The End of TimeWallace West
He reached in his pocket for a hypodermic, but Carnes interrupted him.
The thing in his fist was silver and sharp, a hypodermic needle.
Measure for a LonerJames Judson Harmon
Then the hypodermic fell from his nerveless hand and he fought to break away.
The MonsterS. M. Tenneshaw
hypodermic
- of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis
- injected beneath the skin
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- a hypodermic syringe or needle
- a hypodermic injection
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Word Origin and History for hypodermic
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hypodermic
(hī′pə-dûr′mĭk)- Of or relating to the layer just beneath the epidermis.
- Relating to the hypodermis.
- Injected beneath the skin.
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- A hypodermic injection.
- A hypodermic needle.
- A hypodermic syringe.
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