| hypodermic | <pharmacology> Applied or administered beneath the skin. Origin: Gr. Derma = skin (18 Nov 1997) |
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| hypodermic injection | The administration of a remedy in liquid form by injection into the subcutaneous tissues. Synonym: hypodermic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic needle | A hollow needle, similar to but smaller than an aspirating needle, attached to a syringe; used primarily for injection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic syringe | A small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration. Synonym: hypodermic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypodermic tablet | A compressed or molded tablet that dissolves completely in water to form an injectable solution. (05 Mar 2000) |