"hypodermic" in the noun sense
1. hypodermic syringe, hypodermic, hypo
a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
"hypodermic" in the adjective sense
1. hypodermic, subcutaneous
relating to or located below the epidermis
"hypodermic needle"
"subcutaneous implant"
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