hypodermic vs syringe

hypodermic

noun
  • A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection 

adj
  • Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis 

syringe

noun
  • A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe. 

  • A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane. 

verb
  • To inject by means of a syringe. 

  • To clean or rinse by means of a syringe. 

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