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Examples of hypodermic needle in a Sentence
doesn't mind getting shots as long as he doesn't catch sight of the hypodermic needle
Recent Examples on the Web
The naloxone reservoir can be refilled via a hypodermic needle inserted through the skin into a port on top of the implant.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2024
The most intense day of filming for me was the scene with Maika and the hypodermic needle.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
During a search of Payne’s room, police allegedly found used hypodermic needles and other evidence of drug use and learned that the firearm was registered to Payne, officials said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2024
Funchess said Detroit Public Library maintenance staff make weekly visits to maintain upkeep at the closed branches, but a Free Press reporter witnessed various debris at the Conley Branch, including hypodermic needles, spoons, women's menstrual products and other clothing items.
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Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of hypodermic needle was
circa 1909
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“Hypodermic needle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypodermic%20needle. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
hypodermic needle
noun2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle
Medical Definition
hypodermic needle
noun1
2
: a hypodermic syringe complete with needle
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