Used in healthcare settings, describes where injections are given. The nurse gave me a hypodermic shot for my allergy.
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Technical Term
Considered a technical term, might not be commonly understood outside medical discussions. During the lecture, the professor explained hypodermic drug delivery.
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Associated Discomfort
Often associated with discomfort or slight pain due to its nature of being under the skin. I felt a bit anxious about the hypodermic procedure.