HYPODERMIC
hypodermic, subcutaneous
(adjective) relating to or located below the epidermis; “hypodermic needle”; “subcutaneous implant”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hypodermic (not comparable)
Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis
Noun
hypodermic (plural hypodermics)
A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection
Source: Wiktionary
Hyp`o*der"mic, a. Etym: [See Hypoderma.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the parts under the skin. Hypodermic medication, the application of remedies under the epidermis, usually by means of a small syringe, called the hypodermic syringe.
– Hyp`o*der"mic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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