hypodermic needle
Noun 1. a hollow needle (hypernym) needle (part-holonym) hypodermic syringe, hypodermic, hypo | ||||
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Hypodermic needle Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Hypodermic Needle
Any small needle syringe used to give an injection under the skin instead of into the deep muscle
Any small needle syringe used to give an injection under the skin instead of into the deep muscle
Hypodermic needle Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Hypodermic needle
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A hypodermic needle is used for instant delivery of a drug, or when the injected substance cannot be ingested, either because it would not be absorbed (as with insulin), or because it would harm the liver (as with testosterone). There are many possible routes for an injection.
Virtually all current hypodermic needles and their associated syringes are designed for single use because they are hard to decontaminate and need sharpening after repeat use. Re-using or sharing needles can transmit many blood-borne diseases including HIV and hepatitis C. Needles are normally used only once and disposed of in a sharps container.
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