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hypodermic syringe

noun

Definition of hypodermic syringe

  1. :  a small syringe used with a hollow needle for injection of material into or beneath the skin

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Examples of hypodermic syringe in a Sentence

  1. the nurse filled a different hypodermic syringe for each injection

First Known Use of hypodermic syringe

1893

hypodermic syringe Synonyms

Synonyms
hype [slang], hypodermic, hypodermic needle, needle, syringe

HYPODERMIC SYRINGE Defined for Kids

hypodermic syringe

noun

Definition of hypodermic syringe for Students

  1. :  hypodermic needle 2

Medical Dictionary

hypodermic syringe

noun

Medical Definition of hypodermic syringe

  1. :  a small syringe used with a hollow needle for injection of material into or beneath the skin

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