👉 In medicine, "hypodermic" refers to a procedure in which substances are injected into a body through small, thin incisions. This involves the use of needles or other instruments that are inserted into the skin at specific points on the person's body. The process is often used for various reasons, such as treating wounds, administering medication, or removing foreign objects from the body. The term "hypodermic" is commonly used in medical literature to describe this type of procedure.