hypodermic
UK/.haipә'dә:mik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to the area just beneath the skin; used to describe injections given under the skin.
皮下的
n.
A syringe or needle used to inject substances beneath the skin.
皮下注射器，皮下注射
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhypounder, below
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dermroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor administered a hypodermic injection to deliver the vaccine directly under the skin.
- 2.
A hypodermic needle is used for various medical procedures and blood tests.