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hypodermic

1. of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis
2. injected beneath the skin
3. a hypodermic syringe or needle
4. a hypodermic injection
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"The sharps bin, used by drug addicts for their hypodermic needles, had been broken into and the used needles were all over the floor.
he threw a hypodermic syringe at a police officer and made threats to slash them."
"When I went over to him he pulled out a hypodermic needle and threatened me with it.
Like the original Hypodermic, the Hypodermic Trypan is a 2-blade, 100-grain head featuring a streamlined, solid titanium ferrule with tapered point for maximum strength and penetration.
was also arrested and charged with Aiding and abetting a fugitive and unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe.
Anna Turley, MP for Redcar, has spoken out about the growing number of hypodermic needles found in her constituency.
It is alleged that Day pulled out a hypodermic needle and pointed it at Mr Sykes.
He is accused of assaulting the manager and threatening to stab the manager and another employee with a hypodermic needle while they were trying to restrain him.
He said that this test is painless and easier to administer than the traditional skin test with a hypodermic needle.
They found the streets were infested with rats, human excrement and used hypodermic needles.
Binmen Kevin Storrs told Nottingham Coroners' Court: "When we pick up bins from business premises they could have hypodermic needles inside, so we don't open the lids."
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