hypodermic needle

noun — 2 senses

hypodermic needle

noun
1

A hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe.

2

Synonym of hypodermic syringe.

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