— hypodermically , adv.
/huy'peuh derr"mik/ , adj.
1. characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin: hypodermic injection.
2. introduced under the skin: a hypodermic medication.
3. pertaining to parts under the skin.
4. stimulating; energizing.
n.
5. a hypodermic remedy.
6. a hypodermic injection.
7. See hypodermic syringe .
8. the administration of drugs into subcutaneous body tissues.
[ 1860-65; HYPODERM(A) + -IC ]