Hypo

usgb/haɪpəʊ,haɪpə,haɪˈpɑː/
noun

Short for hypodermic needle or hypodermic injection, which are tools used to inject medication.

The nurse prepared a hypo to give the patient an insulin injection.
Visual representation of "hypo" - Short for hypodermic needle or hypodermic injection, which are tools used to inject medication.

Often appears as...

  • prepare a hypo
  • give a hypo

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Colloquial

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Medical Context

Use 'hypo' for medical equipment or actions, often in a healthcare setting.

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The doctor decided to use a hypo for the vaccine.
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Medical Expert

'Hypo' implies the speaker has medical knowledge or authority.

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She grabbed a hypo from the tray efficiently.
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