Hypodermic-needle


noun
1.
a hollow needle used to inject solutions subcutaneously.

hypodermic needle n.

hypodermic needle
(hī’pə-dûr’mĭk)
A hollow needle used in medical syringes to inject fluids into the body or draw fluids from it.

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