💉hypodermic

adjective
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

Meaning

relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.

Example Sentences

The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.

Synonyms

subcutaneous, injection, syringe, needle

Antonyms

oral, topical

Collocations

hypodermic needle, hypodermic syringe, hypodermic injection

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