What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hypodermic
Example
The nurse gave him a hypodermic injection to relieve his pain. [hypodermic: adjective]
Example
The doctor filled the hypodermic with the prescribed medication. [hypodermic: noun]
subcutaneous
Example
The insulin was administered via subcutaneous injection. [subcutaneous: adjective]
Example
The subcutaneous tissue is important for regulating body temperature. [subcutaneous: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subcutaneous is more commonly used in medical contexts and is more formal and technical, while hypodermic is more commonly used in everyday language and has a more negative connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hypodermic and subcutaneous?
Subcutaneous is more formal and technical than hypodermic, which is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
