hypoderm

/hɪˈpɒdərəm, -ˈdɜːrəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A needle or syringe used for injecting medicine or other substances into the body; a hypodermic injection or injection itself.

“The nurse administered a dose via hypoderm to the patient.”

2. adjective

Relating to or involving hypodermic injections.

“The hypoderm medication was administered to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • hypodermic
  • hypodermic needle

Antonyms

  • oral
  • topical