hypodermic meaning
hypodermic meaning
Hypodermic is a medical term that refers to anything related to just under the skin. A hypodermic needle injects medicine into your veins.
The prefix hypo- means “under,” while the Latin word derma refers to “skin.” You might remember this easily by thinking about the word dermatologist, which is a doctor who deals with skin issues. Hypodermic is also a noun that refers to a syringe, or needle, that pierces beneath the skin. As an adjective, hypodermic means anything that relates to or is found below the skin, like a hypodermic bruise.
Definitions of hypodermic
a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
synonyms:
hypo, hypodermic syringetypes:- autoinjectora hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid
type of:
- syringea medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
- autoinjector
relating to or located below the epidermis
“hypodermic needle”synonyms:
subcutaneous
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