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a syringe, usually of small caliber, by means of which drugs in solution or other liquids are injected through a hollow needle of small bore into the subcutaneous tissues.Medical dictionary. 2011.
hypodermic syringe — n. a piston syringe attached to a hollow metal needle (hypodermic needle) and used for giving hypodermic injections: see SYRINGE … English World dictionary
Hypodermic syringe — Hyp o*der mic syr inge, n. a small syringe designed for use together with a {hypodermic needle[1]} for injection of liquids directly under the skin, or into other parts of the body of an animal. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hypodermic syringe — syringe attached to a needle (used to inject a dose of medication under the skin) … English contemporary dictionary
hypodermic syringe — noun a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑hypodermic, ↑hypo • Hypernyms: ↑syringe • Hyponyms: ↑autoinjector … Useful english dictionary
hypodermic syringe — a small glass piston or barrel syringe having a detachable, hollow needle for use in injecting solutions subcutaneously. Also called syringe. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
hypodermic syringe — hypoder′mic syringe′ n. pha a small piston syringe having a detachable hollow needle(hypoder′mic nee dle)for use in injecting solutions subcutaneously • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
hypodermic syringe — noun Date: 1893 a small syringe used with a hollow needle for injection of material into or beneath the skin … New Collegiate Dictionary
hypodermic syringe — /haɪpəˌdɜmɪk səˈrɪndʒ/ (say huypuh.dermik suh rinj) noun a small syringe usually of plastic or glass, with a hollow needle, used for taking blood samples, injecting solutions subcutaneously, etc …
Hypodermic — Hyp o*der mic, a. [See {Hypoderma}.] Of or pertaining to the parts under the skin. [1913 Webster] {Hypodermic medication}, the application of remedies under the epidermis, usually by means of a small syringe, called the hypodermic syringe. {Hyp… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hypodermic medication — Hypodermic Hyp o*der mic, a. [See {Hypoderma}.] Of or pertaining to the parts under the skin. [1913 Webster] {Hypodermic medication}, the application of remedies under the epidermis, usually by means of a small syringe, called the hypodermic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
