hypodermic needles

Subcutaneous delivery tools

Hypodermic needles are hollow needles designed to pierce the skin for injecting substances into the body or withdrawing fluids like blood.

The term combines Greek roots meaning "under the skin." Medical professionals use them for vaccinations, drawing blood, and administering medications.

In common usage, hypodermic needle often refers to the entire syringe assembly: She's afraid of hypodermic needles.

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Drugs swallowed whole

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Medicine put on body surface

invasiveness of medical procedure

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Medical listening instruments

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG