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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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Investigators found hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia in the same room where most of the dogs were found.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
Intravenous drugs are typically stored in vials until needed, at which point they're transferred to hypodermic needles.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
Some of the most foul included fingernail clippings, diapers (used), airsick bags (also used), and hypodermic needles with no caps on them.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2024
The naloxone reservoir can be refilled via a hypodermic needle inserted through the skin into a port on top of the implant.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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 24 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
hypodermic needle
noun2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle
Medical Definition
hypodermic needle
noun1
2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle
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