Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜrmɪk/
noun a type of needle or syringe used for injecting substances beneath the skin
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
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.
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.
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