What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surprisingly copy him red under the skin (10)" mean?

The definition is "under the skin". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COPY (synonym="COPY") + HIM (synonym="HIM") + RED (synonym="RED") = HYPODERMIC The answer is HYPODERMIC.

Surprisingly copy him red under the skin (10)

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