hypodermic needle


hypodermic needle

noun

Definition of HYPODERMIC NEEDLE

1
: needle 1c(1)
2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle

Examples of HYPODERMIC NEEDLE

  1. <doesn't mind getting shots as long as he doesn't catch sight of the hypodermic needle>

First Known Use of HYPODERMIC NEEDLE

circa 1909

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