1. Plural of hypodermic; injections made under the skin, or the needles and syringes used for such injections.
Usage: Often used in medical or healthcare contexts.; Can refer to the injection itself or the instrument.
2. Plural of hypodermic; the layer of tissue beneath the skin (also called the subcutaneous layer or hypodermis).
Usage: Anatomical/biological term.; Less common plural form; 'hypodermis' or 'hypodermal layer' more typical in modern usage.

Examples

• The nurse prepared several hypodermises for the patients scheduled that morning.
• The doctor administered hypodermises to deliver medication directly under the skin.
• Modern hypodermises are designed to minimize pain during injection.
• The hypodermises of different body regions vary in thickness and composition.
• Patients with diabetes often use hypodermises for insulin delivery.