hypodermic needle

hy·po·der·mic nee·dle

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Definitions of hypodermic needle words

noun hypodermic needle a hollow needle used to inject solutions subcutaneously. 1
noun hypodermic needle a hollow needle used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc 0
noun hypodermic needle a type of syringe consisting of a hollow cylinder, usually of glass or plastic, a tightly fitting piston, and a hollow needle, used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc 0
noun hypodermic needle A hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe. 0
noun hypodermic needle A syringe. 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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