hypodermic meaning

UK US /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ 4 syllables

hypodermic (adjective): relating to or located below the epidermis.

hypodermic has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

hypodermic as an adjective

  1. relating to or located below the epidermis
    • hypodermic needle
    • subcutaneous implant

    Synonyms: subcutaneous

    Related forms: hypodermis, skin

hypodermic as a noun

  1. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections

    Synonyms: hypodermic syringe, hypo

    Type of: syringe

    Kinds: autoinjector

How to pronounce hypodermic

hypodermic is pronounced /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with hypodermic

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in IC · 10-letter words

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