hypodermic needle

noun

Synonyms of hypodermic needlenext
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: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle

Synonyms of hypodermic needle

Examples of hypodermic needle in a Sentence

doesn't mind getting shots as long as he doesn't catch sight of the hypodermic needle
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How the Process Works Since it is now generally accepted that the hypodermic needle model does not accurately represent how the vast majority of media messages are processed by individuals, other explanations for virality have since emerged. Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026 Hospitals lacked funding, not to mention basics like hypodermic needles and bandages. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 Cash, scales, hypodermic needles and firearms were seized during the arrests. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The company sells 35 billion devices a year ranging from hypodermic needles to advanced monitoring platforms. Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hypodermic needle

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hypodermic needle was circa 1909

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“Hypodermic needle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypodermic%20needle. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

hypodermic needle

noun
1
2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle

Medical Definition

hypodermic needle

noun
1
2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle
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