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hypodermic

hy·po·der·mic [ hpə dúrmik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
involving area beneath skin: relating to or involving the area of tissue lying beneath the skin



noun  (plural hy·po·der·mics)
Definition:
 
injection or needle used: a hypodermic injection, needle, or syringe

[Mid-19th century. <hypo- + Greek derma "skin"]

hy·po·der·mi·cal·ly adverb
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