Hypodermic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypodermic is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis.
Meaning
Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis.
More Meanings
- A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection.
Example Sentences
Which means that at the moment Raven entered her, a very small hypodermic needle slipped imperceptibly into the engorged frontal vein of his penis, automatically shooting a cocktail of powerful narcotics and depressants into his bloodstream.
Word Forms
- hypodermics
Synonyms for hypodermic
Depending on context, synonyms include subcutaneous, hypo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subcutaneous, hypo, hypodermal, dermic, dermoepidermal, dermatic.
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