hypodermic needle
[/ˌhaɪ.pə.ˈdɜr.mɪk ˈni.dl/]
nounfemininepl: hypodermic needles / agulhas hipodérmicas
agulha hipodérmica
1. a thin, hollow needle used to inject medication or other substances beneath the skin
The nurse used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
A enfermeira usou uma agulha hipodérmica para administrar a vacina.
2. a syringe equipped with such a needle for medical injections
The doctor prepared a hypodermic needle filled with antibiotics.
O médico preparou uma agulha hipodérmica preenchida com antibióticos.
In Brazilian healthcare settings, the term 'agulha hipodérmica' is the formal medical terminology. In colloquial speech, Brazilians often use 'seringa' to refer to the syringe-needle combination. In the USA, the term is commonly used in medical contexts, while in street/drug culture contexts, slang terms like 'spike' or 'works' are employed. Medical professionals in both countries use the term standardly when discussing proper injection techniques.
NYC Slang
spike / needle (in street context, refers to intravenous drug use)
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