1. syringes with hollow needles used for injecting substances under the skin
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The nurse disposed of the used hypodermics in a special container.
• Medical students learned how to properly sterilize hypodermics.
• The doctor’s bag contained several hypodermics of different sizes.
• Diabetic patients often carry hypodermics for insulin injections.
• The pharmacy stocks hypodermics for various medical procedures.
• Emergency responders keep hypodermics ready for administering medications.