Etymology

hypodermoclysis

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Today it means: Infusion of fluid into the subcutaneous space. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὑπο-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromὑπο-“below, beneath”
  2. English todayhypodermoclysis

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “below, beneath”) + δερμα (derma, “skin”) + κλυσις (klusis, “introduction of fluids”).

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekὑπο- all →

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