Meaning of hypodermic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpəˈdərmɪk/

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  1. Noun

    hypodermic

    Definitions

    1. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    hypodermic

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from hypo-‘under’ + Greek derma‘skin’+ -ic

    Definitions

    1. relating to or located below the epidermis

    Examples

    • « hypodermic needle »
    • « subcutaneous implant »

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