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a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin
A hypodermic is a syringe that includes a long, thin needle used for injecting substances under the skin. These syringes are designed to give medications, vaccines, or fluids directly into the layer of tissue beneath the skin surface. Hypodermic needles are commonly used in medical settings for various treatments, such as giving vaccines or medications or getting blood samples.
- The nurse used a hypodermic to administer the vaccine.
- She felt a slight sting as the hypodermic entered her arm.
- The doctor prepared the hypodermic for the insulin injection.
- The hypodermic was sterilized before each use to prevent infection.
- The clinic stocked various sizes of hypodermics for different treatments.
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