Syringe

/sɪˈrɪn(d)ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids from the body, typically consisting of a cylindrical barrel and a plunger.

The nurse filled the syringe with the vaccine before administering it to the patient.

A device for injecting liquid into or extracting liquid from something, commonly used in laboratories.

The scientist used a syringe to precisely measure the liquid for the experiment.

A syringe with a needle; specifically used for injections.

He felt a little anxious when he saw the syringe with the long needle.

From Middle French 'syringe', from Latin 'syringa', meaning 'a pipe or tube'.

syringe pump

A device that delivers fluids at controlled rates.

syringe driver

A device for driving a syringe to deliver medication.

auto-injector

A device that automatically injects a dose of medication.

needle

A thin, pointed tool used to pierce and inject fluids.

vaccine

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.

Street slang for equipment used in drug use.

He was caught with a syringe in his pocket.

Colloquial term for a device used to inject drugs.

After the party, he found himself in trouble with a syringe.