hypodermic (adj.)

  1. relating to or located below the epidermis; hypodermic needle; subcutaneous implant

    [ Syn: subcutaneous ]

    hypodermic (n.)

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

    [ Syn: hypodermic syringe , hypo ]

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