Definition of hypospray in English:
hypospray
nounˈhʌɪpəʊspreɪˈhīpōˌsprā
trademark in US (chiefly in science fiction) a device used to introduce a drug or other substance into the body through the skin without puncturing it.
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally, he reached into the coat and pulled out a hypospray, a small pistol shaped tool with a rounder barrel and notch at the top for inserting vials.
- The invention of real hyposprays, like the kind Dr. McCoy uses, was just the beginning.
- He spun a hypospray in one hand, then pressed it to Bracks' neck, sending him into merciful unconsciousness.
- Then he looked at the hypospray, grinned, and put it to his own neck.
- Suddenly I felt a coldness against my neck and the brief pinch that usually meant someone had just punched a hypospray into my bloodstream.