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Definition of hypodermic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hypodermic

adjective

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

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under the skin; for giving somebody an injection under the skin
- a hypodermic injection
- a hypodermic needle/syringe
Topics Healthcarec2

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