Hypodermic needle facts for kids
A hypodermic needle is a hollow steel tube that is sharpened into a needle so it can be jabbed (inserted) into somebody's body. After it is in, medicine is pushed through the steel needle. The name "hypodermic" comes from two Greek words meaning "below skin".
Images for kids
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Syringe made entirely of glass, similar to the Wood design, except it is etched with volume marks.
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A hypodermic needle tip under microscope
See also
In Spanish: Aguja hipodérmica para niños
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