Hypodermic

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Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜrmɪk/

Definitions of hypodermic

noun a type of needle or syringe used for injecting substances beneath the skin

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse used a hypodermic needle to give the patient a shot.

A2 I saw a hypodermic syringe on the table at the doctor's office.

B1 The hypodermic injection was administered carefully to avoid any complications.

B2 The hypodermic device was sterilized before each use to prevent infections.

C1 The hypodermic needle was equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental needle sticks.

C2 The hypodermic syringe was filled with the correct dosage of medication for the patient's condition.

adjective relating to the region directly beneath the skin

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor used a hypodermic needle to give the patient a shot.

A2 She was afraid of needles, especially hypodermic ones.

B1 The hypodermic injection was administered by a trained medical professional.

B2 The hypodermic syringe was carefully sterilized before use.

C1 The hypodermic method of drug delivery is commonly used in medical procedures.

C2 The hypodermic implantation of the device required precision and expertise.

Examples of hypodermic in a Sentence

formal The nurse used a hypodermic needle to administer the medication.

informal The doctor gave me a shot with a hypodermic needle.

slang I hate getting pricked with that needle thingy.

figurative His words felt like a hypodermic injection of truth.

Grammatical Forms of hypodermic

past tense

hypodermicized

plural

hypodermics

comparative

more hypodermic

superlative

most hypodermic

present tense

hypodermicizes

future tense

will hypodermicize

perfect tense

has hypodermicized

continuous tense

is hypodermicizing

singular

hypodermic

positive degree

hypodermic

infinitive

to hypodermicize

gerund

hypodermicizing

participle

hypodermicized

Origin and Evolution of hypodermic

First Known Use: 1836 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'hypodermic' originated from the Greek words 'hypo' meaning under, and 'derma' meaning skin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is injected under the skin, the word 'hypodermic' has evolved to also refer to the syringe or needle used for such injections.