hypodermic

American  

[hahy-puh-dur-mik] / ˌhaɪ pəˈdɜr mɪk /

adjective

1. characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin.

   hypodermic injection.

2. introduced under the skin.

   a hypodermic medication.

3. pertaining to parts under the skin.

4. stimulating; energizing.

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noun

1. a hypodermic remedy.

2. a hypodermic injection.

3. hypodermic syringe.

4. the administration of drugs into subcutaneous body tissues.

hypodermic British  

/ ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis

2. injected beneath the skin

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noun

1. a hypodermic syringe or needle

2. a hypodermic injection

Other Word Forms

• hypodermically adverb

Etymology

Origin of hypodermic

First recorded in 1860–65; hypoderm(a) + -ic