hypodermic

Definition

A needle, syringe, or injection administered beneath the skin—because apparently we live in an era where getting stabbed by medical professionals is therapeutic. The go-to method for delivering drugs, vaccines, and regret directly into your subcutaneous tissue.

Example Usage

The nurse prepared the hypodermic injection for the patient's flu shot.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

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