hypospray

noun

: a device with a spring and plunger for administering a medicated solution by forcing it in extremely fine jets through the unbroken skin

Word History

Etymology

hypo entry 3 + spray

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“Hypospray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypospray. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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