needlestick

Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.

Noun

  1. Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.
    • The nurse developed hepatitis as a result of a needlestick.

Origin

From needle + stick.

Forms

needlesticks

Derived

needlestick injury

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