Medical Terms with the Same Meaning
Medical terms with the same meaning are common in medical language and result from language evolving over time and across cultures. Most terms are interchangeable, though one is sometimes used more frequently, usually depending on geographical region and/or medical specialty.
Subcutaneous and hypodermic provide such an example, and they are used distinctly.
A subcutaneous injection to administer drugs beneath the skin is given with a hypodermic needle.
In other words, hypodermic describes the needle, while subcutaneous describes the injection site (other types include intramuscular and intradermal). A hypodermic needle is also used to administer IV fluids and to withdraw blood (venipuncture).
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