Definitions for "Hypodermic needle"
A small slender hollow metallic tube, sharp-pointed at one end and fitted at the other end with an adapter of larger internal diameter, designed for introduction of liquids directly into the bloodstream or other parts of the body of an animal.
a hypodermic needle{1} together with an attached syringe.
A hollow needle used to inject medicine or drugs directly into the blood.
a piece of equipment that has a high potential for aerosol generation (not to mention auto-inoculation)