hypodermic
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pəˈdɜr adjective
1.
characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin: hypodermic injection.
2.
introduced under the skin: a hypodermic medication.
3.
pertaining to parts under the skin.
4.
stimulating; energizing.
noun
5.
a hypodermic remedy.
6.
a hypodermic injection.
8.
the administration of drugs into subcutaneous body tissues.
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hypodermic (ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis |
| 2. | injected beneath the skin |
| —n | |
| 3. | a hypodermic syringe or needle |
| 4. | a hypodermic injection |
| hypo'dermically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
hypodermic
1863, formed in Eng. from Gk. hypo- "under" (see sub-) + derma "skin."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
hypodermic hy·po·der·mic (hī'pə-dûr'mĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to the layer just beneath the epidermis.
Relating to the hypodermis.
Injected beneath the skin.
A hypodermic injection.
A hypodermic needle.
A hypodermic syringe.
hy'po·der'mi·cal·ly adv.
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Example sentences
It was a pioneer in treatment of the mentally impaired and the use of such devices as the hypodermic needle and the stethoscope.
Custodians often have to sweep condoms and hypodermic needles from the school grounds before students arrive in the morning.
He drew a precise dose into a hypodermic syringe, rolled up his sleeve, and searched for a fresh spot on his scarred forearm.
Until recently, lawyers noted each lethal injection by handing out plaques decorated with hypodermic needles.
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