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Hypodermic
01
a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
hypodermics
What is a "hypodermic"?
A hypodermic is a syringe that includes a long, thin needle used for injecting substances under the skin. These syringes are designed to give medications, vaccines, or fluids directly into the layer of tissue beneath the skin surface. Hypodermic needles are commonly used in medical settings for various treatments, such as giving vaccines or medications or getting blood samples.
Examples
The nurse used a hypodermic to administer the vaccine.
hypodermic
01
related to the parts deep under the skin
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
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