adjective
hypodermic
heye-puh-DUR-mihk
Hypodermic (adjective) means relating to the area just beneath the skin, especially injections given there. Example: “The vaccine was given as a hypodermic injection.”
adjective
1
Relating to the area just beneath the skin, especially injections given there.
"The vaccine was given as a hypodermic injection."
noun
1
A syringe or needle used for injecting beneath the skin.
"The nurse filled the hypodermic with the correct dose."
How to use hypodermic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with injections under the skin, or the needle/syringe itself.
Common pairings
hypodermic needle
hypodermic syringe
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Word forms
- Plural
- hypodermics
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Etymology
From hypo- ("under") + dermic (relating to the skin), from Greek derma.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hypodermic
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What does “hypodermic” mean?
The word “hypodermic” means relating to the area just beneath the skin, especially injections given there. In plain terms, to do with injections under the skin, or the needle/syringe itself.
How do you pronounce “hypodermic”?
“Hypodermic” is pronounced heye-puh-DUR-mihk (/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hypodermic” in a sentence?
Here is “hypodermic” used in a sentence: “The vaccine was given as a hypodermic injection.”
What part of speech is “hypodermic”?
Depending on how it is used, “hypodermic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “hypodermic” come from?
The word “hypodermic” comes from Latin. From hypo- ("under") + dermic (relating to the skin), from Greek derma.
How many meanings does “hypodermic” have?
“Hypodermic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the area just beneath the skin, especially injections given there.
